Idaho · DecisionsThe Idaho Supreme Court affirmed dismissal without prejudice of an action to divide a home in Eagle. The former spouses’ Montana divorce decree governed their rights in the property.
New Jersey · Court rulesA judicial administrative directive standardizes party designations when out-of-state custody and parenting-time orders are registered.
Montana · DecisionsThe court affirmed contempt and a fee award for missed payments but vacated a judgment accelerating the entire loan balance.
Utah · Court rulesEffective November 1, Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 110 governs when and how a district judge or commissioner may interview a child who is the subject of the proceeding.
Effective November 1, 2026 Illinois · Court rulesAn October 2026 order adds a four-hour domestic-abuse education item to recommended circuit qualifications, effective July 2027.
Effective July 1, 2027 New Mexico · DecisionsAn unpublished decision affirmed a custody modification and discussed which statutory factors apply to an existing joint-custody order.
Michigan · Court rulesThe pilot order specifies hearing procedures, removal options and evidence rules; the order was effective immediately, with case processing to begin by January 2027 when courts are equipped.
New York · Court rulesA court administrative order dated October 8 adds a rule on transmitting matrimonial papers to county clerks effective December 1, 2026.
Effective December 1, 2026 North Carolina · Court rulesThe Conference of Chief District Court Judges adopted revisions on October 7, effective for actions heard on or after January 1, 2027.
Effective January 1, 2027 Nebraska · DecisionsOn remand in a divorce case, the evidence did not establish that a premarital business appreciated during marriage, the Nebraska Court of Appeals held.
Nebraska · DecisionsThe court struck a self-represented appellant’s brief, reviewed his assignments for plain error, and affirmed a contempt order arising from divorce and parenting-plan enforcement.
Guam · Court formsA September order adopts five form packets for self-represented litigants, with immediate effect.
Virginia · DecisionsBlanks v. Blanks reverses a fee allocation in a custody case while distinguishing an expert appearance fee from counseling costs.
Nebraska · DecisionsThe appeals court affirmed the finding that abandonment was not established, but vacated the remaining special immigrant juvenile findings and remanded on the existing record.
District of Columbia · DecisionsAllen v. Whitehead relies on the combined blood and legal-custody connections between the parties.
Northern Mariana Islands · LegislationPublic Law 24-38 sets petition, notice, hearing and court-order requirements for a court-recognized name change.
Arizona · Court rulesA new rule directs the use of substitute addresses and sealing of participants’ residence addresses, effective September 12, 2026.
Effective September 12, 2026 Vermont · Court rulesAn August order replaces one blended procedure with separate provisions for expedited child-support withholding and other specified support claims.
Effective January 1, 2027 California · DecisionsThe court reversed custody and visitation orders after the trial court treated a finding in a separate child’s case as binding.
Puerto Rico · LegislationAct 184-2026 amends Civil Code article 473 to specify a notarial mechanism for agreed changes to certain arrangements attached to a notarial divorce.