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Starting January 1, 2026, Washington state will implement new laws including a minimum wage increase to $17.13, updates to paid family leave, expanded child support guidelines, strengthened victims' rights, and changes in tax and property laws, reflecting legislative efforts to modernize and improve economic and social protections.
Halle Bailey and DDG have reached a custody agreement for their son Halo, with the restraining orders they previously filed against each other being dropped, signaling a potential reconciliation and a new chapter in their relationship.
Kroy Biermann is seeking primary custody of his children from Kim Zolciak, alleging her home lacks structure and that she is emotionally and psychologically abusive, while Kim's representative denies these claims and defends her parenting.
Tobey Maguire is seeking joint custody of his 16-year-old son Otis nearly five years after his divorce from Jennifer Meyer, with legal proceedings ongoing and a request for private mediation on support issues. The divorce process has been slow, and Meyer has moved on with her engagement to Geoffrey Ogunlesi.
The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of 25 top-notch lawyers, known as "The Troubleshooters," who are called upon by Hollywood's elite for handling crises, such as divorces, criminal charges, and estate planning. These lawyers, including Harlee Gasmer, Anne Kiley, Dana Lowy, Erica Lubans, and Kristina Royce, specialize in navigating the law and media while maintaining privacy for their high-profile clients. In the criminal law sector, lawyers like Blair Berk, Priya Chaudhry, Drew Findling, Mitchell Schuster, and Brian Steel have successfully defended celebrities in high-profile cases.
This Friday, TV viewers can look forward to the return of Family Law, the premiere of The Horror of Dolores Roach starring Justina Machado, and the movie premiere of Out-Laws featuring Adam Devine. Other highlights include RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and the stateside premiere of Moonshine.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that overhauls the state's alimony laws, eliminating permanent alimony and setting up a process for ex-spouses to seek modifications to alimony agreements when they want to retire. The new law also sets a five-year limit on rehabilitative alimony and establishes eligibility criteria based on the length of marriage. While some praised the bill for providing clarity and ending permanent alimony, critics argue that it will cause financial devastation for older women who rely on these payments. The approval of the measure may also impact DeSantis' presidential run, as some voters express concerns about his decision.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that overhauls the state's alimony laws, eliminating permanent alimony and setting up a process for ex-spouses to seek modifications to alimony agreements when they want to retire. The measure has drawn criticism from the "First Wives Advocacy Group," who argue that it will cause financial devastation for older women who receive permanent alimony. Supporters of the bill believe it adds clarity and ends permanent alimony, benefiting Florida families. The new law will also set a five-year limit on rehabilitative alimony and allow alimony payers to seek modifications if a supportive relationship exists with their ex-spouses.
Bam Margera's attorney has claimed that his estranged wife, Nicole Boyd, has cut off his contact with their son Phoenix over the past two months amid their ongoing custody battle. Boyd has not allowed Margera to communicate with his child via phone or FaceTime, and the last time he had contact with his son was on March 29 during an in-person visit in California. Margera's camp finds it "completely unreasonable" that Boyd will not pick up the FaceTime or phone calls he has made, as it poses no danger to the child. Margera and Boyd split up in 2021, and in September of that year, Boyd went to court to request full custody of their son.
Texas parents Temecia and Rodney Jackson allege that their child was wrongfully taken by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services after their pediatrician reported them for treating their days-old child at home for jaundice. The Jacksons had a home birth and their midwife said that there were no signs of jaundice within the first 24 hours. The pediatrician contacted authorities after a bilirubin test showed high levels, which can lead to brain damage. The Jacksons' older children have not been removed from the home. The family's hearing has been postponed to April 20.
Michael Lockwood, the ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley, has been granted full custody of their twin daughters, Harper and Finley, at a custody hearing in Los Angeles. The decision comes amidst a legal battle between Priscilla Presley and her granddaughter, Riley Keogh, over who will control a multi-million dollar trust fund before the twins come of age. Lockwood and Priscilla Presley could join forces against Keogh in the dispute.