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Emotional and fiery arguments in Indian adoption case 

By: Kimberly Atkins
Published: April 16, 2013

Tags: adoption, custody, Indian Child Welfare Act, tribal law, U.S. Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – During oral arguments that were heated and at times emotional Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether the Indian Child Welfare Act trumps state law in a contested adoption.

The justices at times talked over each other and the lawyers often raised their voices during arguments in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl.

Unmarried father may enforce paternity agreement 

Published: January 23, 2013

Tags: custody, in vitro fertilization, paternity, visitation

The unmarried father of a child conceived through in vitro fertilization could seek to enforce an agreement with the mother acknowledging his paternity, the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled in affirming judgment.

Attorney suspended for interfering with child custody 

Published: December 31, 2012

Tags: attorney discipline, custody, probation, Sanctions, suspension

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a three-month suspension to a lawyer convicted of attempting to remove her 12-year-old son from the custody of her ex-husband.

Disbarred lawyer sentenced on new criminal charges 

Published: November 5, 2012

Tags: attorney fraud, custody, disbarment, forgery, Georgia, identity theft, theft by conversion

A lawyer in Georgia who had already been disbarred for inventing hearing dates in a custody case is in more hot water.

No custody for father accused of domestic abuse 

Published: October 26, 2012

Tags: custody, domestic abuse

A father who was the primary caretaker of a couple’s children should not have been awarded custody and exclusive possession of the marital home where there was a concurrent  domestic abuse proceeding pending against him, the New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled.

Deprived dad wins $720K 

Published: October 19, 2012

Tags: conspiracy, custody, fraud, fraudulent concealment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, Maryland

A jury has awarded a Maryland father $720,000 in his lawsuit against his former wife and three other people, in which he claimed his ex-wife encouraged their 16-year-old daughter to run away and allowed her to marry rather than honor a court order granting him custody.

Mother’s ex-partner can sue for parental rights 

Published: October 17, 2012

Tags: custody, parental rights, visitation

The same-sex partner of a mother who conceived children through artificial insemination could sue to establish her parental rights following the breakup of their relationship, the Illinois Appellate Court has ruled in reversing a dismissal.

Benchmarks: Lesbian can sue for parental rights 

By: Pat Murphy
Published: October 15, 2012

Tags: artificial insemination, custody, same-sex custody, visitation

An Illinois court has recognized that common law provides contract remedies to unmarried individuals who claim they were promised a parental role in the lives of children conceived through artificial insemination.

California considers allowing more than two parents 

Published: July 26, 2012

Tags: custody, de facto parents, same-sex marriage

Children in California could have more than two parents if the state legislature approves pending legislation.

Adoptive mom’s same-sex partner can seek custody 

Published: June 11, 2012

Tags: custody, parental rights

The former same-sex partner of an adoptive mother had standing under state law to seek joint custody of the mother’s child as a presumed parent, the New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled in reversing a dismissal.