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Pa. ‘fathers’ rights’ advocates pushing for a change in state custody law

Child Custody /

By Jillian Atelsek – Penn Live 07/08/2019 “… House Bill 1397 would require any judge issuing a ruling other than a 50-50 custody arrangement to have a compelling reason for doing so — including evidence of abuse or neglect against one party. …” Read the entire article: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/07/fathers-rights-sponsor-of-pa-custody-law-bill-stresses-goal-of-equal-rights.html

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How Splitting Time Between Two Homes Impacts Children

Parenting /

By Joe Thompson – Parentology 07/01/2019 “…  It states that children who split time between each parent enjoyed better health and overall development than children who did not. Fathers are generally not nearly as involved in parenting as mothers, especially after a divorce. Co-parenting resolves this and squashes father hunger, by providing one-on-one time with

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Divorce Likely To Cause Weight Gain In Children, According To New Study

Divorce / Separation /

By Denise Nellasca – International Business Times 06/18/2019 “… Divorce is never easy, especially if there are children involved. In addition to the risk of emotional and psychological trauma, children of divorce are also at higher risk of developing physical problems relating to weight. …” Read the entire article: https://www.ibtimes.com/divorce-likely-cause-weight-gain-children-according-new-study-2801508

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

Family Law Issues /

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

Child Custody /

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

Family Law Issues /

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

Divorce / Separation /

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

Child Custody /

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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