Family Reunion

Do it for the kids: why ‘family law needs to evolve’ in separation cases

By Victor Paul Borg – Times Malta 06/30/2019 “… The paper – ‘Equal Parenting Time: The Case for Legal Presumption’ – builds on research carried out over the past 20 years into the post-separation living arrangements for children and the ramifications on their health. …” Read the entire article: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/do-it-for-the-kids-why-family-law-needs-to-evolve-in-separation-cases.718030  

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Trend Towards Shared Parenting in Texas

By Carson Epes Steinbauer – Texas Lawyer 06/27/2019 “… In 2017, 25 states considered legislation to move away from traditional parenting schedules and toward equal or shared possession schedules. In 2018 and 2019, Texas lawmakers proposed bills allowing for equal possession of children for parents of divorce. …” Read the entire article: https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2019/06/27/trend-towards-shared-parenting-in-texas/?slreturn=20190601154353

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New York Almost Joined The 21st Century On Surrogacy, No Thanks To Gloria Steinem

By Ellen Trachman – Above The Law 06/26/2019 “… New York continues to be one of the few surprising holdouts, with an outdated law based on outdated notions and outdated technology. …” Read the entire article: https://abovethelaw.com/2019/06/new-york-almost-joined-the-21st-century-on-surrogacy-no-thanks-to-gloria-steinem/  

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Millennials and Generation X are lowering the divorce rate, according to a new study

By fox5dc.com 06/25/19“New data suggests Generation X and millennials are putting more focus on their own careers, and are being more selective about who they want to marry.”  Read the entire article: http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/us-and-world-news/millennials-and-generation-x-are-lowering-the-divorce-rate-according-to-a-new-study

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How L.A. County Made Collecting Child Support Less Punitive

By Donna Coco – Next City 06/19/2019 “… Historically, child-support case workers had access to a limited set of punitive measures when parents were noncompliant — confiscated vehicles or driver’s licenses, garnished wages, or, in extreme cases, jail time. “It was a one-size-fits-all approach,” said Steven Golightly, director of the L.A. County Child Support Services Department

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Campaigners call for shared parenting presumption in the law

By Monidipa Fouzder – Law Gazette 06/17/2019 “… Campaigners for shared parental rights have called for a presumption in law that children will spend roughly equal time with their parents following a separation or divorce, after a YouGov survey suggested the majority of the public agrees. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/campaigners-call-for-shared-parenting-presumption-in-the-law/5070639.article

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Partners in Progress – Annual Shared Parenting Conference

By: Partners in Progress “…  Now AFESP is returning to Washington, DC to help lead and unify participants in the nationwide push for legislative reform to ensure children have equal access to fit, willing, and able parents, regardless of marital or relationship status of the parents.  … “ For More Information: https://events.afesp.com

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