LibGuides: Family Law Research Guide: Current Awareness

News Sources

The New York Times - Times Topics - Child Custody and Support
This curated page gathers news articles, opinion pieces, and legal developments related to child custody, offering insights into evolving social, legal, and cultural issues surrounding parenting and family disputes.
The New York Times - Times Topics: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships
This topic page compiles reporting, analysis, and commentary on the legal and societal evolution of same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships in the U.S. and abroad.
The New York Times – Times Topics: Divorce, Separations, and Annulments
This resource features news coverage and expert perspectives on divorce, legal separation, and annulment, exploring trends, case law, and cultural shifts in family dissolution.
Westlaw Topical Highlights - Family Law
This curated pathway within Westlaw offers focused access to key family law topics—including custody, support, divorce, and adoption—featuring case summaries, secondary source excerpts, and analytical tools to guide research across statutes, news, and expert commentary.

Family Law Prof Blog

The Family Law Prof Blog is a collaborative online publication hosted by Law Professor Blogs Network and written by law professors who specialize in family law. It features commentary on recent cases, legislative developments, scholarship, and teaching materials, along with links to relevant news and academic work. The blog is a helpful resource for staying current on trends and debates in the family law field from an academic perspective.

Family Law JOTWELL (The Journal of Things We Like (Lots))

Family Law JOTWELL is the dedicated section of JOTWELL: The Journal of Things We Like (Lots), a widely respected online platform where law professors highlight what they consider to be the best recent family law scholarship. Each curated post (or “jot”) offers succinct commentary on a selected article, often explaining its significance within broader doctrinal, historical, or policy debates. Edited by experts such as Naomi Cahn and Kaiponanea Matsumura, the section keeps readers up to date on cutting-edge family law developments and emerging research trends in an accessible, engaging format