News Articles - Family Law Issues
New York City Child Custody and Visitation Attorney Juan Luciano Explores Chances of Father Getting 50/50 Custody
By Open PR, 5/21/2025 “…According to Juan Luciano, while joint physical and legal custody, often referred to as 50/50 custody, is increasingly sought after by fathers, the outcome hinges on numerous legal and familial considerations. This parenting arrangement allows children to spend approximately equal time with each parent, reinforcing emotional stability and strong parent-child relationships…”
Texas Senate Approves Bill Requiring Child Support from Conception
By Inforney, 04/16/2025 “…he proposed law would allow courts to order retroactive child support beginning at conception, rather than at birth. Currently, Texas law permits retroactive child support dating back only to a child’s birth or up to four years before a petition is filed—unless the parent is proven to have intentionally avoided responsibility. SB
National Parents Organization Releases 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card: Six States Now Earn “A” Grades as More States Adopt Equal Shared Parenting Laws
By Globe News Wire, 04/23/2025 “…National Parents Organization (NPO) released its 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card today, grading all 50 states on their adoption of shared parenting laws. The report shows shared parenting efforts are making a difference and leading family court reform across the country. Improvements show shared parenting works, protecting vulnerable children from
US children of divorce have reduced earnings, increased chances of teen births and jail, study says
By AP News, 05/26/2025 “…U.S. children whose parents divorce when they are age 5 or younger have reduced earnings as adults and increased chances by young adulthood of teen pregnancy, incarceration and death, according to a study released this month. After a divorce, a household’s income typically is halved as a family splits into two
These kids were missing for years. Why experts say parental abductions need attention.
By USA Today, 04/07/25 “…On June 12, Chase Desormeaux kissed his two children goodbye, told them he loved them and said he would see them as soon as they got back from vacation with their mother. He hasn’t seen or heard from them since. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/30/missing-kids-parental-abductions-need-more-attention/82513224007/