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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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UPDATE: Mother without custody flees St. Louis County with children

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By Fox 2, 01/08/25 “…A Mehlville woman is accused of taking her two children and fleeing the state to avoid turning them over to their father, who has legal custody. …” Read the entire article: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/mother-without-custody-flees-st-louis-county-with-children-police/

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New El Paso resolution fines parents denying visitation rights

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By KFox14, 09/16/24 “…According to Brian Stanley, the director of the Domestic Relations Office for the County, parents who deny “access and possession” to the non-custodial parent could go to court and face up to $500 in fines per missed visit. The resolution which went into effect Monday, will hopefully make sure children have access

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‘The Good Dad Act’ proposes equal parental rights for unmarried fathers in Alabama

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By ABC News, 11/01/24 “…”The main reason I’m coming with this bill is to give children the most wholesome environment possible given the situation and to give both parents equal time with the child. Hopefully, this will prevent detrimental effects that arise when a child is raised by only one parent.” said Sellers. …” Read

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