Articles & analysis

The Fifty-Six series

Parental relocation

Fifty-Six Rules for Moving Away With a Child

By David Martino · October 21, 2026

When a parent wants to move with a child, who has to make the case for the move? The answer changes across state lines.

Divorce grounds

By David Martino · September 15, 2026

When does living apart give spouses grounds for divorce, and when does one spouse need the other’s consent?

Child custody

By David Martino · August 17, 2026

How do courts weigh a child’s wishes alongside the other factors that shape a custody decision?