Attorney-authored analysis of the latest divorce law developments, legislative changes, and court rulings across all jurisdictions.
Colorado's HB 25-1159 took effect March 1, 2026, eliminating the 93-overnight cliff, raising the income cap to $40K/month, and updating support amounts for the first time since 2014.
Washington's HB 1014 expanded the child support income table from $12,000 to $50,000 monthly, effective January 1, 2026. What it means for existing and new orders.
Japan allows joint custody after divorce starting April 1, 2026, ending 80 years of mandatory sole custody. California implications for Hague Convention cases.
Nicole Kidman received 306 days per year custody of both daughters in her Tennessee divorce from Keith Urban. Both waived spousal and child support.
A Trump ally allegedly used ICE to deport his child's mother during a custody dispute. Here's how Florida law protects parental rights under § 61.13.
England and Wales will repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 and roll out Child Focused Courts with £17M funding. Ontario implications explained.
Texas HB 3181 and SB 2794 criminalize repeated interference with court-ordered parenting time. Third violation becomes a state jail felony with up to 2 years in prison.
Louisville judge held former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in contempt on March 20 for concealing finances from adopted son Jonah, 19, who alleges abandonment at abusive Jamaican facility.
New Jersey's January 2026 amendment to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 requires judges to place findings on the record when overriding a child's custody preference.
NBC Today host Dylan Dreyer filed for divorce March 10, 2026 in New York. How NY custody and equitable distribution laws apply to this 12-year marriage.
Bill C-16, Canada's Protecting Victims Act, creates a new Criminal Code offence for coercive control carrying up to 10 years. What Ontario residents need to know.
The 'alpine divorce' trend went viral with 25M+ TikTok views. Here's how California law treats partner abandonment and emotional abuse in divorce cases.
Deborra-Lee Furness breaks silence on Hugh Jackman divorce after 27 years, revealing $250M settlement with NDA and child privacy protections under New York law.
Luka Doncic's viral custody battle highlights international parenting disputes. Here's how California courts handle cross-border custody under the UCCJEA and Hague Convention.
Marble Law's 2026 report shows US divorce rate at historic 2.4 per 1,000. Oklahoma leads states at 20.7 per 1,000 married women. What the numbers mean.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria disclosed his February 2026 divorce settlement, including custody arrangements and withdrawn abuse allegations.
The Divorce Effect trend hit 28M+ views on TikTok. Here's what California residents should know before filing, from waiting periods to social media risks.
Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos called off their April 2026 wedding. Here's how Texas custody law applies to unmarried parents with two children.
Summer House stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula divorce with no prenup and $4M in Loverboy business debt. What New York equitable distribution law means for their split.
ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season on March 19, 2026 after a domestic violence video surfaced. Her ex filed for sole custody in Utah court.
Effective March 1, 2026, New York's child support income cap rises to $193,000 and maintenance cap to $241,000. Here's what changes for divorcing couples.
LegalMatch reports rising demand for cohabitation agreements as U.S. married households fall to 47%. What California's Marvin doctrine means for unmarried couples.
California Assemblyman Arambula's divorce filings reveal $1M in drained accounts and addiction allegations. How California courts handle substance abuse in custody cases.
Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper in Utah on March 19, 2026, after 5 years of marriage.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren finalized their divorce March 16, 2026, splitting Honest Company shares 50/50 and dividing $3M plus movie residuals under California law.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Mirabelli v. Bonta on March 2, 2026, blocking California school policies that hid children's gender transitions from parents.
Deborah Staley filed for divorce March 13 in New York from ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley. How NY sealed filings and equitable distribution apply.
Missouri's HB 1908 passed 29-0 in the Senate, ending the practice of blocking divorces during pregnancy. The bill now heads to Governor Kehoe.
Every 2026 Oscar nominee received a $600 custom prenup in the $346,000 gift bag. Gen Z prenup adoption has hit 41%, reshaping California family law.
SCOTUS rules 6-3 in Mirabelli v. Bonta that California schools cannot conceal children's gender transitions from parents, reshaping custody disputes statewide.
South Carolina Bill S. 702 would make coercive control a criminal offense and require family courts to weigh controlling behavior in custody decisions.
DC AG Schwalb's Child Support Improvement Act of 2026 would eliminate the $200/month TANF cap and route 100% of payments to custodial families.
Georgia SB 404, introduced January 15, 2026, proposes a legal presumption that equal shared parenting is in the child's best interest. Here's what it means.
Colorado's overhauled child support guidelines took effect March 1, 2026, replacing the two-worksheet system with a graduated formula crediting parenting time from the first overnight.
New York updated mandatory divorce financial disclosure forms in March 2026 to require cryptocurrency, NFT, and digital wallet reporting.
Lindsay Shiver's murder-for-hire trial began March 2026 in the Bahamas. Legal analysis of how criminal charges affect Alabama custody cases.
Utah HB 208 proposes reducing retroactive child support from 4 years to 1, extending parentage claims to age 26, and requiring clear and convincing evidence.
Nearly 300 pages of Ken Paxton's divorce records were unsealed as his Senate runoff approaches May 26. Here's how Texas fault-based divorce law works.
Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay paid $500K in spousal support after ex talked her out of a prenup. What California law says about protecting higher-earning spouses.
Texas DAs now pursue state jail felony charges under Penal Code § 25.03 after three custody violations — 180 days to 2 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
NJ's S4510, effective January 20, 2026, makes child safety the court's first priority in custody cases and adds 15 best-interest factors.
Texas courts confirm the Expanded Standard Possession Order (ESPO) is now the automatic default for parents within 50 miles, adding Thursday overnights and extended weekends.
Judge Rakoff's Feb. 2026 Heppner ruling found 31 AI-generated documents unprotected by privilege. What New York divorce clients must know.
The viral #DivorceDust TikTok trend uses body glitter to expose cheating partners. Here's what California divorce law actually says about infidelity evidence.
The 'alpine divorce' TikTok trend has 19 million views. Legal experts warn abandoning a partner in the wilderness could constitute reckless endangerment.
Barbara Evans filed for full custody of Jace Evans on March 13, 2026. Here's how North Carolina custody modification law applies to this high-profile case.
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker reached a full divorce settlement on March 11, 2026. Here's what Georgia law says about custody shifts and parenting plans.
NBC Today host Dylan Dreyer filed for divorce from Brian Fichera on March 10, 2026. Here's how New York divorce law applies to their 12-year marriage.
Lakers star Luka Dončić faces a California custody dispute with fiancée Anamaria Goltes over their two daughters. Here's how California family law applies.
A California judge awarded DJ Mustard educational decision-making authority after ex-wife violated court orders with disparaging social media posts. What it means for your case.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright finalized custody of son Cruz on March 10, 2026, with joint legal custody, alcohol restrictions, and a partner introduction waiting period.
Bachelorette star Taylor Frankie Paul ordered to undergo psychological evaluation amid Utah DCFS investigation and custody battle with Dakota Mortensen.
New York's child support income cap rose to $193,000 and maintenance cap to $241,000 on March 1, 2026. Here's what the new numbers mean for your case.
South Carolina Senate Bill 702, introduced January 2026, would criminalize coercive control and add it as grounds for divorce alongside stalking and harassment.
Texas family courts now apply Expanded Standard Possession Orders by default, increasing noncustodial parent time from 20-24% to 46-48%.
Utah HB 303 passed unanimously Feb. 12, 2026, adding coercive control as priority custody factor. 9 behaviors defined. Follows California and Hawaii laws.
A Philadelphia family court judge was arrested March 13, 2026 on domestic violence charges. Here's what Pennsylvania families should know about judicial conduct.
California's SB 711 eliminates spousal support tax deductions starting January 2026. Learn how this affects divorce agreements and support calculations.
Adults 50+ now account for 36% of all US divorces. California community property and spousal support rules explained for late-life divorce.
Former CBS anchor Josh Elliott faces contempt motion after ex Liz Cho alleges furniture removal and missing jewelry. March 20, 2026 hearing set.
Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner's bill advances to committee after Feb 4, 2026 vote. Nearly 300 organizations back sweeping Divorce Act changes.
North Carolina Senate Bill 626 proposes eliminating the mandatory one-year separation for domestic violence victims and reducing the standard wait to six months.
Dallas Cowboys QB and fiancée call off April 2026 Lake Como wedding. What Texas law says about custody and child support for unmarried parents with two children.
Chapter 673 of 2025 reduces NY divorce separation from 12 to 6 months, adds no-fault separation, raises child support cap to $193,000 effective March 1, 2026.
Missouri's HB 1908 passed 29-0 on March 10, 2026, removing barriers preventing pregnant women from finalizing divorce. Takes effect August 28, 2026.
California's SB 1427 takes effect January 1, 2026, allowing couples to file divorce jointly via Form FL-700 regardless of children, assets, or marriage length.
In a 6-3 ruling on March 3, 2026, the Supreme Court sided with parents challenging California school policies on gender identity disclosure.
Iowa Senate File 2172 would let couples opt out of no-fault divorce at marriage. Domestic violence advocates say it could trap abuse victims.
Alba pays Warren $3M to finalize 16-year marriage. How California Family Code § 2550 requires equal community property division in high-asset divorces.
Nicole Kidman received 306 custody days vs. Keith Urban's 59 in their January 2026 Tennessee divorce. What the settlement means for TN parents.
NBA star Dwight Howard filed for divorce on March 9, 2026, hours after wife Amber's now-deleted Instagram video. Analysis of Georgia divorce law implications.
Cavanagh v. Cavanagh eliminates Massachusetts' 30-35% income-based alimony formula, requiring courts to compare after-tax financial outcomes instead.
Alberta introduces mandatory pre-court requirements for family law cases in January 2026. California family law attorney analyzes the protocol's requirements.
Oklahoma creates rebuttable presumption of unfitness when abuse or coercive control is proven, shifting burden to accused parent. California comparison inside.
Hawaii Act 298 modernizes parentage law with gender-neutral language, same-sex couple protections, and assisted reproduction framework starting January 2026.
Quebec's Bill 56 creates mandatory property division for common-law couples with children starting June 2025, affecting 40% of Quebec couples. California comparison.
Washington State's HB 1014 raised self-support reserves to 180% FPL and expanded income tables to $50,000. How California's system compares and what might change.
Pennsylvania reduces custody factors from 16 to 12 effective August 2025 via HB 378. How California's 10-factor model compares and what divorce.law readers should know.
Illinois' HB 2568 modernizes parentage law effective January 2026, granting equal rights regardless of marital status. How California already handles these issues.
Florida eliminated permanent alimony and removed the unanticipated change requirement for custody modifications in 2024-2026. Here's how California law differs.
California SB 711 eliminates spousal support tax deduction for new orders after January 1, 2026, ending 7-year split with federal law. What it means for your divorce.
Georgia's new child support formula effective January 1, 2026 makes parenting time adjustments mandatory, adds low-income protections, and credits VA disability benefits.
New Jersey removes frequent contact presumption effective January 2026, prioritizing child safety over parental access. California implications analyzed.
Texas raises child support cap to $1,700, eliminates step-parent standing, and tightens non-parent custody rules effective September 2025. What California residents should know.
Anamaria Goltes filed for child support in California despite both daughters living in Slovenia. Here's how CA courts handle international custody jurisdiction.
Legal analysis of the Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker divorce battle over custody, child support, and prenup validity under Georgia family law.
California SB 1427 lets couples file joint divorce petitions, ending the petitioner vs. respondent model. What it means for California families in 2026.
Rebecca Gayheart withdrew her divorce filing after Eric Dane's ALS diagnosis. Here's what California law says about spousal rights, inheritance, and divorce dismissal.
California's SB 1427 lets couples file joint divorce petitions starting January 2026. Learn how this cooperative process works and who qualifies.
Legal analysis of the Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker divorce battle over custody and finances, and what Georgia law says about temporary custody and support.