News Articles - Parenting
Parents of 14 Kids Divorce, Splitting Custody of Their 13 Children Who Are Minors
By Cafe Mom, 08/09/2024 “…According to the court documents, the former couple will split custody of their 13 children who are minors. Deon will have to pay Karen $1,166 in child support monthly, but Karen won’t have to pay child support because she will bear the responsibility of paying for health insurance for all of
Sperm donor wins custody of child over lesbian birth mother following years-long court battle
By The Pink News, 7/31/24 “…The judge said: “The evidence unequivocally supports that [the sperm donor] has provided support and care to [the boy] since the time of his birth and will continue doing so. [The mothers] do not enjoy any superiority over any other person keenly interested in [the boy’s] welfare, namely [the sperm
Create positive outcomes for kids during, after divorce
By Boston Herald, 06/09/2024 “…Most municipalities consider the best interests of the child when it comes to mapping out custody agreements or other decisions, but couples can get the ball rolling by considering the children in each and every decision being made…” Read the entire article: https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/06/09/create-positive-outcomes-for-kids-during-after-divorce/
Parenting Rights: All or Nothing
By Dentons, 05/17/2024 “…Iowa law clearly states that “parents with joint legal custody” means both parents jointly have legal custodial rights and responsibilities toward their child and neither parent has legal custodial rights superior to those of the other parent. These rights and responsibilities include equal participation in decisions impacting the child’s legal status, medical
Ask Amy: I’m sure I am the biological father to my son’s friend
By mlive.com, 06/02/2024 “…When my adult son’s friend “Jack” introduced me to his mother “Janet,” she freaked out. Memory jogged and, to shorten a very long story, I am Jack’s father…” Read the entire article: https://www.mlive.com/advice/2024/06/ask-amy-dad-believes-he-is-biological-father-to-his-sons-friend.html