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The Economics of Divorce: A New Paper Examines the Harm to Children

Divorce / Separation, Family Law Issues /

By Peter Jacobsen, 06/11/2025 “…Most would likely highlight the emotional strain imposed on children from the loss of normal relations between parents, but harmful effects can be economic. Dividing the family into two households means lower incomes and financially costly negotiations, which could impact children over the long term…” Read the entire article: https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/the-economics-of-divorce-a-new-paper-examines-the-harm-to-children/ 

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Examining the Prevalence and Impact of Parental Alienating Behaviors (PABs) in Separated Parents in the United Kingdom

Family Law Issues, News Articles, Parental Alienation /

By Ben Hine et al., 06/09/2025 “…There is limited research on the prevalence of parental alienating behaviors (PABs), with previous studies limited to the United States and Canada. It is critical that such research is conducted in and expanded to various countries and jurisdictions to further support the identification of alienating behaviors as a serious

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NY has a failing grade in shared parenting. It’s time for legislative action | Opinion

Family Law Issues, News Articles, Shared Parenting /

By Andre Rainey, 06/13/2025 “…Despite overwhelming public support for shared parenting, New York remains one of the few states without statutory recognition of shared parenting principles, leaving families at the mercy of outdated case law and inconsistent judicial decisions…” Read the entire article: https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/2025/06/13/ny-shared-parenting-needs-legislative-action-opinion/84049267007/ 

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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 

Family Law Issues, Parenting, Shared Parenting /

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’

Divorce / Separation, Family Law Issues, News Articles, Shared Parenting /

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 

Child Custody, Family Law Issues, Family Law Issues, News Articles /

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

Divorce / Separation, Family Law Issues, News Articles /

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

Family Law Issues, News Articles, Shared Parenting /

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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