What’s New at WomensLaw?
WomensLaw (a project of NNEDV) provides free, individualized, and confidential legal information and support in both English and Spanish for survivors, their advocates, and their loved ones through the WomensLaw Email Hotline and state- and territory-specific, plain-language legal information and resources on WomensLaw.org.
Our team is always updating existing information and adding new information. Check out the latest updates:
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August 2026
On our Michigan State Gun Laws page, we did the following:
- Created the new question I’m worried the abuser has a gun. What can I do to stay safe? to focus on survivors’ safety needs.
- Revised If the abuser’s gun is taken away, what will happen to it?, based on 2025 changes that removed the option for the Michigan State Police to auction off guns that are surrendered to them.
- Revised 13 questions to make them easier to understand and focus on the information survivors need most:
- What is the difference between federal and state gun laws? Why do I need to understand both?
- What is the definition of a felony?
- I am a victim of domestic violence and the abuser has a gun. is that legal?
- I have a temporary order against the abuser. Can their gun be taken away?
- I have a personal protection order against the abuser. Can they have or buy a gun?
- Is there anything I can do to make it more likely that the abuser’s gun is taken away when I get a PPO?
- If the abuser has been convicted of a crime, can they have or buy a gun?
- How can I find out if the abuser has been convicted of a crime?
- Who do I notify if I think the abuser should not have a gun?
- What is the penalty for violating the firearm laws?
- What will happen if the abuser tries to buy a gun?
- I do not have a personal protection order against the abuser and they have not been convicted of any crime. Can they have a gun?
- I’ve read through all of this information, and I’m still confused. What can I do?
All changes made in English; Spanish coming soon!
On our Selected Michigan Statutes page, we added two statutes related to guns (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 28.422; 28.422a) and updated two existing statutes also related to guns (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 28.434; 750.239).
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July 2026
On our Oregon Child Support page, we revised five questions to make them easier to understand and focus on the information survivors need most:
- What is child support?
- How long does child support have to be paid?
- How will a judge decide the amount of a child support award?
- How do I file for child support?
- Can a child support order be changed?
All changes made in English; Spanish coming soon!
On our Selected Oregon Statutes page, we added two statutes related to child support (O.A.R. 137-055-1020 & 137-055-3300). We also updated five existing statutes also related to child support (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 25.287; 25.321; 25.501; 107.108; 109.103).
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July 2026
On our Oregon Custody page, we revised What are the factors considered by a judge when deciding custody? based on 2026 legislative changes removing gendered words for parents from Oregon law.
We also revised the following five questions to make them easier to understand and focus on the information survivors need most:
- What is custody? How can it be divided?
- What is parenting time?
- What is a parenting plan? Do I need one?
- Can a parent who has committed violence get custody or parenting time?
- Where can I get additional information about custody in Oregon?
All changes made in English; Spanish coming soon!
We revised If my child was conceived through rape, can the person who raped me get custody or parenting time? to improve readability, in English and Spanish.
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July 2026
We updated the information for five resources on our Arizona Local Programs page in English and Spanish.
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July 2026
On our Oklahoma Local Programs page, we updated the contact information for two resources, the Chickasaw Nation Domestic Violence Services and the Case Family Safety Center.