Family Law
Ohio Democrats decline comment on GOP bill limiting child-welfare actions tied to a parent’s refusal to affirm a child’s gender identity
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Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced House Bill 693, dubbed the “Affirming Families First Act,” which would bar child-protection investigations and certain custody-related restrictions when the only issue is a parent’s insistence on a child’s biological sex. Ohio’s top Democratic legislative leaders declined to take a position when contacted by The Daily Wire, which also linked the debate to President Donald Trump’s remarks about a Virginia custody dispute during his Feb. 24, 2026, State of the Union address.
Emily Sabogal, 32, of Sunrise, Florida, now faces two counts of child neglect after allegedly leaving her two young children alone in an Uber for more than two hours. Prosecutors added the new charge of unlawful child desertion during a hearing this week. The children's father has expressed outrage and is seeking strong prosecution.
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For the first time, revisions to Japan's family law will allow parents to choose sole or joint custody after divorce. Effective from April, the system promises more child time for some parents but sparks fear among domestic violence survivors.
The Japanese government approved an ordinance on Friday to enforce a new joint child custody system for divorced parents starting April 1, 2026. The system aims to stabilize children's lives after their parents' divorce. A statutory child support system will also be introduced on the same date.