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Virtual National Equal Shared Parenting Conference 

Family Law Issues, Our Writers, Parenting, Shared Parenting /

Our recent Equal Shared Parenting Conference was a huge success! More than 85 organizations from around the world—including the Netherlands, Canada, and England—were in attendance. Thank you to our Policy Advisor, Mark Ludwig, for his excellent presentation! A special thank you to all the organizations that participated—among them, Americans for Equal Shared Parenting, National Parents […]

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How to co-parent well after separation: Expert Marcie Shaoul’s advice for putting your kids first 

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By Hannah Carroll, 06/03/2025 “…For many, learning how to co-parent can feel like an impossible task, filled with friction, emotion, conflict, and confusion. But according to coach and author Marcie Shaoul, it doesn’t have to be that way…” Read the entire article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/parenting/how-to-co-parent-well-after-separation-expert-marcie-shaoul-s-advice-for-putting-your-kids-first/ar-AA1G0ku5?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 

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No, the Children of Divorce Are Not ‘Fine’

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By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris, 06/05/2025 “…Enormous amounts of prior research associates divorce with long-term, negative outcomes for children. What is new here is powerful evidence that divorce causes these negative outcomes…” Read the entire article: https://breakpoint.org/no-the-children-of-divorce-are-not-fine/

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Lawmaker addresses custody guidelines 

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By Sun Gazette, 05/31/2025 “…Flick, a longtime advocate of 50-50 custody, proposed an amendment to require family courts to provide anyone named in a custody petition with a written copy of the new factors when decisions are made. It passed unanimously…” Read the entire article: https://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2025/05/lawmaker-addresses-custody-guidelines/

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Addressing fatherlessness by supporting fathers 

Family Law Issues, Fatherhood, News Articles /

By Sheldon Thomas, 06/07/2025 “…Through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we can see how a supportive father helps meet each stage of a child’s growth – from basic survival to personal fulfilment…” Read the entire article: https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2025/05/28/addressing-fatherlessness-by-supporting-fathers/

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Divorce has long-term impact for children, study finds

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By News Nation Now, 5/27/2025 “… Childhood divorce, specifically for young children, can lead to significantly greater challenges later in life, new research suggests. Children who experience parental divorce at age 5 or younger face lower incomes, an increase in teenage pregnancy, death at a young age and incarceration, according to economists from the University

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New York City Child Custody and Visitation Attorney Juan Luciano Explores Chances of Father Getting 50/50 Custody

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By Open PR, 5/21/2025 “…According to Juan Luciano, while joint physical and legal custody, often referred to as 50/50 custody, is increasingly sought after by fathers, the outcome hinges on numerous legal and familial considerations. This parenting arrangement allows children to spend approximately equal time with each parent, reinforcing emotional stability and strong parent-child relationships…”

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Texas Senate Approves Bill Requiring Child Support from Conception

Child Support, Family Law Issues, News Articles /

By Inforney, 04/16/2025 “…he proposed law would allow courts to order retroactive child support beginning at conception, rather than at birth. Currently, Texas law permits retroactive child support dating back only to a child’s birth or up to four years before a petition is filed—unless the parent is proven to have intentionally avoided responsibility. SB

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National Parents Organization Releases 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card: Six States Now Earn “A” Grades as More States Adopt Equal Shared Parenting Laws

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By Globe News Wire, 04/23/2025 “…National Parents Organization (NPO) released its 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card today, grading all 50 states on their adoption of shared parenting laws. The report shows shared parenting efforts are making a difference and leading family court reform across the country.  Improvements show shared parenting works, protecting vulnerable children from

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US children of divorce have reduced earnings, increased chances of teen births and jail, study says

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By AP News, 05/26/2025 “…U.S. children whose parents divorce when they are age 5 or younger have reduced earnings as adults and increased chances by young adulthood of teen pregnancy, incarceration and death, according to a study released this month. After a divorce, a household’s income typically is halved as a family splits into two

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