Custody Law and Shared Parenting Updates
Source-checked state legislation and policy updates with clear labels for proposals, enacted laws, and bills that did not pass.
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Illinois SB 3524 Passed the Legislature: What Happens Next
SB 3524 passed both chambers and was sent to the governor on June 18, 2026, but it is not law unless signed.
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Florida SB 1128 Died in Committee: What Fathers Should Know
Florida SB 1128 died in committee and did not change custody law. Here is the corrected status and what Florida fathers should rely on instead.
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2026 Shared-Parenting and Custody Bills: A Verified State Status Update
A July 22, 2026 status check of selected shared-parenting and custody bills using official state legislative sources.
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Pennsylvania HB 1499: The Shared Parenting Bill That Could Change Everything for PA Fathers
Pennsylvania HB 1499 would add a presumption of equal parenting time in custody cases. With 66+ bipartisan co-sponsors and the bill in Judiciary Committee, here is what Pennsylvania fathers need to know right now.
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California AB 1978: Current Status of the Equal Shared Parenting Act
As of July 22, 2026, AB 1978 remains active in the Assembly Judiciary Committee and no committee vote is listed.
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Ohio SB 174 Is Still Pending: What Fathers Should Know
Ohio SB 174 passed the Senate but remains pending in the House. It has not rewritten custody law. Here is what fathers should know now.
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Minnesota’s 14-Day Parenting-Time Hearing Rule: What HF 3204 Actually Does
Minnesota prioritizes a hearing after a credible allegation of 14 consecutive days of denied parenting time; make-up time is not automatic.
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Texas SB 2794 Did Not Become Law: What Fathers Should Know
Texas SB 2794 passed the Senate but did not become law. Here is the corrected status and what fathers should document under current orders.
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New Jersey Custody Law Changes: What P.L. 2025, c.316 Actually Says
New Jersey’s 2026 custody-law changes make safety a threshold issue while retaining case-specific best-interest decisions and equal parental rights.
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Victimized by Parentage Fraud? Tennessee’s New Law Fights Back
Tennessee’s new parentage fraud law gives victimized fathers legal recourse. Learn how this groundbreaking legislation lets men challenge false paternity and seek justice.
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Ohio Shared-Parenting Legislation: The Current Status of SB 174
The former equal-parenting HB 14 expired; Ohio SB 174 passed the Senate and remains pending in the House Judiciary Committee.
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Fathers’ Rights in the Digital Age: Adapting Advocacy for Modern Challenges
Fathers rights advocacy has evolved in the digital age. Discover how social media, online communities, and technology are transforming the fight for equal parenting and custody rights.
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Bias in Family Courts: A Careful Case for Better Evidence and Fair Process
Implicit bias is a legitimate concern, but national claims about custody outcomes require careful, jurisdiction-specific evidence.
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