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Tennessee fathers fight for proposed bill supporting joint custody

By News Channel 5 03/15/2019 “… Senator Mike Bell (R-Riceville) and Representative Johnny Shaw (D-Bolivar) have proposed a legislature that would establish a preference or presumption for joint custody or shared parenting in case of a divorce or annulment. …” Read the entire article: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-fathers-fight-for-proposed-bill-supporting-joint-custody

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THEN AND NOW: How American families have changed since the early 1900s

By Talia Lakritz – Insider 03/12/2019 “… Family size has been steadily decreasing since then, with the average number of children remaining 2.4 for the past 20 years, prompting speculation that the middle child could be “going extinct.” …” Read the entire article: https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-families-have-changed-then-and-now-america-2019-3

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Woman took Kansas kids to Russia during divorce. They’re still there five years later

By Jason Tidd – The Wichita Eagle 03/07/2019 “… Just over a year later, in March 2014, Brian filed for divorce in Sedgwick County District Court. His petition called for joint legal custody. A month later, Bogdana, who was pregnant with their second child, took the kids to Russia. …” Read the entire article: https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article227225369.html

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Divorce and kids: do grandparents have access rights?

By Barry Nussbaum – Toronto 03/12/2019 “… Thanks to new legislation passed in 2016, however, grandparents do have the right to apply to the court for access (visitation rights) or custody of their grandchildren. …” Read the entire article: https://www.toronto.com/opinion-story/9209255-divorce-and-kids-do-grandparents-have-access-rights-/

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Bill allowing equal joint custody for kids after divorce advances

By Chantelle Navarro – KCRG 03/11/2019  “… “You become kind of a Disneyland parent on the weekend where you’re trying to cram as much fun as possible into that weekend but you’re missing out on the routine things that actually build trust and build a relationship with your children,” said Hickok. …” Read the entire article: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Shared-parenting-bill-advances–507013821.html

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Divorce rates are highest in these cities across the US

By Grant Suneson – Cincinnati.com 03/04/2019 “… A study published in the journal Couple Family Psychology found that lack of commitment was the most often cited reasons for divorce, listed by 75 percent of individual participants. …” Read the entire article: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2019/03/04/highest-divorce-rate-state-cities-where-couples-split-up-most/39043089/

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10 Healing Ways To Help Your Child Cope After A Devastating Divorce

By Karen Finn – Your Tango 02/22/2019 “… Children of divorce are the innocent, powerless victims — the collateral damage with no say in the implosion of their family. …” Read the entire article: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/drkarenfinn/parenting-advice-to-help-ease-the-heartbreak-and-effects-of-divorce-on-children

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My View: Children of divorce best served by equal parenting

By Richard Thomas – rrstar.com 03/02/2019 “…Once a judge has determined that both parents are good and fit, the BEST interests of EVERY CHILD would be that courts enforce an even-bonding opportunity with BOTH parents and families over the entire 18 years of child development. …” Read the entire article: https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20190302/my-view-children-of-divorce-best-served-by-equal-parenting

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