News Articles
CPS confirms agency had contact with mother before she allegedly set car on fire, killing 2 children
By KSAT, 05/12/26 “…While the details are not available, the fact that there was a civil legal record and some type of CPS history has led child welfare experts to express concern about why more action wasn’t taken last week before the tragedy. …” Read the entire article: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/05/19/cps-confirms-agency-had-contact-with-mother-before-she-allegedly-set-car-on-fire-killing-2-children/
How same-sex divorce differs from traditional divorce, and where the law still has gaps
By Stacker, 05/22/25 “…In a typical different-sex marriage, parentage is largely presumed. When a child is born during the marriage, both spouses are generally recognized as legal parents. For same-sex couples, that presumption exists in many states, but not all, and not consistently. …” Read the entire article: https://stacker.com/stories/social-issues/how-same-sex-divorce-differs-traditional-divorce-and-where-law-still-has-gaps
Child custody bill fails, but not for lack of support
By News Channel 8, 05/22/26 “…At its core, HB1082 is about children. It is about protecting meaningful parental relationships and creating stronger foundations for families after separation or divorce. Right now, only 22% of fathers in Oklahoma receive equal parenting time with their children following separation or divorce. …” Read the entire article: https://ktul.com/news/local/child-custody-bill-fails-but-not-for-lack-of-support
The first few weeks of fatherhood don’t just change lives—they rapidly rewire men’s brains in ways few expected
By Scienceex, 05/20/26 “…While motherhood’s impact on the brain is well-studied, what happens to new fathers’ minds has remained largely a mystery. Now, a new study reveals profound, unexpected changes in the paternal brain. …” Read the entire article: https://sciencex.com/news/2026-05-weeks-fatherhood-dont-rapidly-rewire.html
National Shared Parenting Conference
On June 28, 2026, advocates, parents, organizations, and leaders from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C. for the National Shared Parenting Conference.If you believe children deserve strong, meaningful relationships with both fit parents, this is an event worth attending.This event will include:• Over 50 collaborating organizations• Some of the biggest leaders in