family court

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In a rare move, he was named publicly as Robert Albon by a family court judge after a case in Cardiff, to warn of the dangers of unregulated sperm donation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

We know what works: family court reform that centers safety over shared parenting presumptions; mandatory training on coercive control; limits on custody for abusive partners; strict, enforceable firearm removal; and sustained investment in survivor support.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

After disagreements over how much time they each had with their son, Taylor filed a paternity and custody action in family court in 2023, and got 50-50 custody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Martha Cook, the attorney who handled our termination case pro bono, is now a family court judge in Tampa.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter