Family Law

Family court judge arrested after allegedly attacking wife and daughter

A Philadelphia family court judge was arrested Monday following an incident in which he allegedly hit his wife in the face, strangled her and then knocked his adult daughter down, according to prosecutors.

Mar 13, 2026 11:49 AM CDT

Former attorney found guilty of 24 counts involving sexual abuse of minors

A former California attorney was recently convicted of sexually abusing three minor girls over several years and possessing sexually explicit images of two of his victims.

Mar 11, 2026 12:24 PM CDT

Medical providers who allegedly mishandled rape examination at center of lawsuit

A woman is claiming that medical providers in Florida mishandled her sexual assault forensic examination in what her attorney describes as an unusual lawsuit.

Mar 9, 2026 10:57 AM CDT

Appeals court upholds trial order citing fake cases

A California appeals court on Thursday upheld a trial court order relying upon nonexistent cases because the appellant in the case had forfeited his right to challenge the decision denying shared custody and visitation of a pet dog.

Mar 9, 2026 10:06 AM CDT

Supreme Court bans California gender privacy rule in public schools

California public schools can now inform parents if students identify as transgender or nongender conforming without getting the child’s approval, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in response to an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.

Mar 3, 2026 11:19 AM CST

On a Mission: Dominique Dove calls on difficult past to support female soldiers and veterans

In addition to pushing for equity in the U.S. Army, ABA member Dominique Dove volunteers with organizations that support female veterans. She also raises awareness of issues facing female veterans, including homelessness and sexual trauma, through her participation in pageants. She is reigning Dr. World 2026, which celebrates women with doctoral degrees.

Mar 3, 2026 8:11 AM CST

Police identify employee at assisted living facility in murder of philanthropist attorney

An employee of an assisted living facility where a Maine attorney was killed on Valentine’s Day was charged with murder Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2026 11:46 AM CST

Former assistant district attorney charged with strangulation of family member

A Harris County, Texas, assistant district attorney accused of choking a family member Sunday during a children’s birthday party was arrested and is no longer employed by the district attorney's office.

Feb 24, 2026 12:47 PM CST

Divorce, But Make It Fashion: Clothing brand launches new collection with family law attorney as model

Reformation, considered by some to be a “cool girl” fashion brand for Gen Z, has launched a new collection designed to divide its audience—legally if not literally. Launched in February, emails announcing “The Divorce Collection” promise “sexy, empowering” designs “made for women who don’t settle, in court or when it comes to clothes.” And, in an apparent continuation of the brand’s commitment to thematic authenticity, the star of the promotional campaign for the collection is LA-based divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, renowned for representing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and Johnny Depp.

Feb 24, 2026 10:59 AM CST

Misuse of AI to create sexually explicit, harassing content prompts workplace lawsuits

A new wave of lawsuits over the misuse of artificial intelligence to generate fake, sexually explicit or harassing content is creating new forms of workplace disputes that could pose significant liability for employers, according to an investigation by Bloomberg Law.

Feb 24, 2026 10:11 AM CST

NDAs, while more common, aren’t always ironclad, legal experts say

Before Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift, rumors began swirling about their prenuptial agreement and what it might and might not contain. One thing is probable: It likely contains confidentiality clauses and nondisclosure agreements—tools that have become common in this day and age when private lives don’t often stay that way.

Feb 24, 2026 9:25 AM CST

Former Blank Rome associate sues firm over alleged sexual assault by colleague

Philadelphia-based law firm Blank Rome is facing a lawsuit from a former associate who said she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by a colleague.

Feb 10, 2026 11:02 AM CST

$8.5M jury verdict awarded in Uber driver sexual assault trial

A federal jury in Arizona awarded $8.5 million on Thursday to a woman who claimed that she was raped by her Uber driver.

Feb 6, 2026 11:51 AM CST

Stricter rules for drivers with dementia proposed by 2 law profs

Physicians who diagnose people with cognitive decline should refer patients for standardized driving assessments and notify state departments of motor vehicles when patients refuse testing or are deemed unsafe to drive, according to an article in the UC Irvine Law Review.

Feb 3, 2026 3:10 PM CST

California bar investigating law firm over alleged fake sex abuse claims

The State Bar of California is investigating the Downtown Los Angeles Law Group over allegations that the law firm told its clients to “fabricate stories of abuse.”

Jan 30, 2026 10:39 AM CST