Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as…

Rebuttable Presumptions vs. the “Best Interest” Standard: What Actually Changes in Custody Law

Lawmakers are increasingly debating custody reforms centered around two main frameworks: the traditional “best interest of the child” standard, which…

New Study Links Childhood Trauma to Higher ADHD Symptoms in College Students — What It Means for Families, Policy, and America’s Sons

A peer-reviewed study highlights that college students with adverse childhood experiences are more likely to show ADHD-like symptoms due to…

Idaho Just Drew the Blueprint to Fix Maryland’s Broken Custody Courts. Will Annapolis Follow?

Idaho's bipartisan task force presented a comprehensive custody-court reform package after extensive hearings, emphasizing efficiency and low cost. Maryland could…

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