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Parental Alienation Awareness Day recognized in Illinois thanks to Ventura

Family Law Issues /

By Senator Rachel Ventura News, 04/11/25 “…Recognizing the devastating impact of parental alienation on families across Illinois, State Senator Rachel Ventura successfully advanced Senate Resolution 66, declaring April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in the state. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/82-senator-rachel-ventura-news/6210-parental-alienation-awareness-day-recognized-in-illinois-thanks-to-ventura

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Dad released from prison, reunited with son and freed from child support

Child Support, Fatherhood, News Articles /

By Suburban Chicago Land, 04/30/25 “…A father released from prison reached out for help in reconnecting with his fifteen-year-old son, whom he hadn’t seen in over a decade. When dad tried contacting the child’s mother, hoping to reunite with his son, he was horrified to discover that she wanted to stick him with retroactive child

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Diminishing Dads

Fatherhood, News Articles /

By Josh Wood / Substack 4/26/25 “…In pop culture, we’re portrayed as the joyful idiot, the bumbling sidekick, the lovable dunce. It’s rare to see a father depicted as strong, wise, emotionally present, and competent. …” Read the entire article: https://substack.com/home/post/p-162225154

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Rep. Tedford’s bills on healthcare and joint custody pass committee votes in Oklahoma

Child Custody, Family Law Issues /

By Fox 24, 02/24/25 “…”This bill is about fairness and ensuring that children have the chance to maintain meaningful relationships with both parents,” said Tedford. “By promoting cooperation, it allows the courts to make decisions based on the best interest of the child. …” Read the entire article:  https://okcfox.com/news/local/rep-tedfords-bills-on-healthcare-and-joint-custody-pass-committee-votes-in-oklahoma

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New bill seeks changes to how child custody is determined in Oklahoma

Child Custody, Family Law Issues /

By Fox23, 03/10/25 “…”This bill helps the judge’s be like ‘Hey as a norm, we’re just gonna start with equal shared parenting,’ unless they’re shown abuse proven on either side. Because we have to decide as a society, abuse has to be wrong no matter who does it,” Dennis said. …” Read the entire article:

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Making up for ‘lost time’: father proposes parental rights legislation

Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law Issues /

By Fairfax Times, 02/07/25 “…Since early 2024, a Fairfax County father has been trying to change Virginia legislation regarding parental rights. James Sisco proposes the “Lost Time and Three Strikes” legislation, citing overreach and systemic failures. If passed, it would seek to help families and children who have been victims of parental alienation. …” Read

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Seniors who are children of divorce face greater stroke risk, study finds

Divorce / Separation, Family Law Issues, News Articles /

By UPI, 01/23/25 “…Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their parents divorced when they were children or teenagers, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. …” Read the entire article: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/01/23/divorce-stroke-risk-senior-children-study/7601737645953/

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‘Kids get traumatized’: Calgary research looks to reduce stress in family law cases

Child Custody, Family Issues, Family Law Issues, Family Law Issues, News Articles /

By Yahoo, 01/08/25 “…”Let’s say you’ve got a family that’s going in front of a judge to determine a parenting agreement,” Perrault said. “Why is it that a judge is making that decision and not an approach that’s done way before, where the child has a say and the parents have a say and have

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Reason Man Stopped Alimony to ‘Struggling’ Pregnant Ex-Wife Applauded

Alimony, Divorce / Separation, News Articles /

By Newsweek, 01/03/25 “…”Certain circumstances can end alimony—the dependent spouse remarries, they pass away, or they cohabitate with a new romantic interest,” he told Newsweek. While the custody case is ongoing, the father noted that the money previously allocated for alimony will now go toward his son’s future. ….” Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/reason-man-stopped-alimony-struggling-pregnant-ex-wife-applauded-2009105

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