Equal Parenting Bill HB 453 in Texas has a Companion Bill in the Senate SB 816
In most states equal parenting bills are not addressing the problems that best interest leaves in place when it comes to a judge using best interest to get out of issuing an equal parenting bill. We have been complaining about best interest making equal parenting bills moot for years. And best interest being problematic because… Continue reading Equal Parenting Bill HB 453 in Texas has a Companion Bill in the Senate SB 816
In most states equal parenting bills are not addressing the problems that best interest leaves in place when it comes to a judge using best interest to get out of issuing an equal parenting bill. We have been complaining about best interest making equal parenting bills moot for years. And best interest being problematic because… Continue reading Equal Parenting Bill HB 453 in Texas has a Companion Bill in the Senate SB 816
New Bill SB 816 Filed to Challenge Best Interest of the Child Championed by Senator Campbell
Senator Campbell just filed a Bill yesterday that has the potential to put an end to the abuses created by "best interest of the child" standards. SB 816 can be looked at here. Senator Campbell had the foresight to know that just having equal parenting bills was not going to be enough. SB 816 is… Continue reading New Bill SB 816 Filed to Challenge Best Interest of the Child Championed by Senator Campbell
Senator Campbell just filed a Bill yesterday that has the potential to put an end to the abuses created by "best interest of the child" standards. SB 816 can be looked at here. Senator Campbell had the foresight to know that just having equal parenting bills was not going to be enough. SB 816 is… Continue reading New Bill SB 816 Filed to Challenge Best Interest of the Child Championed by Senator Campbell
Monica Contreras Sexually Assaulted by Family Court Marshal – A Reason All Courts Should be Videotaped
Monica Contreras was sexually assaulted following a hearing in her divorce case. In August of 2011, Marshal Ron Fox sexually assaulted this mother in the Clark County Courthouse. Then he arrested her and had her child taken.
Monica Contreras was sexually assaulted following a hearing in her divorce case. In August of 2011, Marshal Ron Fox sexually assaulted this mother in the Clark County Courthouse. Then he arrested her and had her child taken.
GAL Program Found to Be Operating Unethically for Years
A volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Cynthia Bemis, and its VGAL program was found by Judge Anita Farris in Washington State, Snohomish County Superior Court to be engaged in abusive litigation tactics. This is just one of many recent cases of lying and engaging in harmful tactics by a state agency. Channel 5 Reporter Susana Frame… Continue reading GAL Program Found to Be Operating Unethically for Years
A volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Cynthia Bemis, and its VGAL program was found by Judge Anita Farris in Washington State, Snohomish County Superior Court to be engaged in abusive litigation tactics. This is just one of many recent cases of lying and engaging in harmful tactics by a state agency. Channel 5 Reporter Susana Frame… Continue reading GAL Program Found to Be Operating Unethically for Years
Bullying abounds at big law firms, but it often goes unaddressed, survey finds
Workplace standards in many law firms remain in the Dark Ages. According to this study, bullying and lack of respect plagues many law firms. The study does not say what field of law attracts these types, but I can imagine that those who practice in Family Law fall into two categories: The bullies and the… Continue reading Bullying abounds at big law firms, but it often goes unaddressed, survey finds
Workplace standards in many law firms remain in the Dark Ages. According to this study, bullying and lack of respect plagues many law firms. The study does not say what field of law attracts these types, but I can imagine that those who practice in Family Law fall into two categories: The bullies and the… Continue reading Bullying abounds at big law firms, but it often goes unaddressed, survey finds
Iowa Proposed Joint Custody Bills Getting Major Push Back from the Bar and Domestic Violence Groups
It looks like Iowa is trying to move closer to an equal parenting presumption and their idea of an equal parenting law. Iowa has a House Bill and a sister Senate Bill that propose joint physical care. equal parenting bills that are getting quite a bit of opposition from C.P.S. saying that this presumption will increase domestic… Continue reading Iowa Proposed Joint Custody Bills Getting Major Push Back from the Bar and Domestic Violence Groups
It looks like Iowa is trying to move closer to an equal parenting presumption and their idea of an equal parenting law. Iowa has a House Bill and a sister Senate Bill that propose joint physical care. equal parenting bills that are getting quite a bit of opposition from C.P.S. saying that this presumption will increase domestic… Continue reading Iowa Proposed Joint Custody Bills Getting Major Push Back from the Bar and Domestic Violence Groups
Equal Parenting and Mental Health
Download, print, and take this Legislative talk sheet with you to present to your legislators: Equal-Parenting-Effects-on-Mental-Health
Download, print, and take this Legislative talk sheet with you to present to your legislators: Equal-Parenting-Effects-on-Mental-Health
Missouri's Proposed Equal Parenting Bill — SB 377
Missouri has filed a House and a Senate Bill this year for equal parenting. Senate Bill (SB 377)Â was the newest Bill to be filed. This Bill adds an equal parenting presumption to the Missouri family code. "SB 377 – Adds a rebuttable presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time with each parent is in… Continue reading Missouri's Proposed Equal Parenting Bill — SB 377
Missouri has filed a House and a Senate Bill this year for equal parenting. Senate Bill (SB 377)Â was the newest Bill to be filed. This Bill adds an equal parenting presumption to the Missouri family code. "SB 377 – Adds a rebuttable presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time with each parent is in… Continue reading Missouri's Proposed Equal Parenting Bill — SB 377
Legislative Bills in Texas – Find a Bill
If you want to find a Bill currently being proposed in Texas, you can Find your Bill number here. The current proposed equal parenting bill is HB 453 sponsored by James White (text of HB 453). If you want to know if there are more bills regarding Equal parenting, click here and use the key words… Continue reading Legislative Bills in Texas – Find a Bill
If you want to find a Bill currently being proposed in Texas, you can Find your Bill number here. The current proposed equal parenting bill is HB 453 sponsored by James White (text of HB 453). If you want to know if there are more bills regarding Equal parenting, click here and use the key words… Continue reading Legislative Bills in Texas – Find a Bill
Teen Mom 2 Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin Settle on No Child Support
Kail and Javi settle on 50 50 parenting and no child support.
Kail and Javi settle on 50 50 parenting and no child support.
Live Stream Video and Audio of Testimony on Legislative Bills in Texas – Find Links Here
Go here for live Recordings and Broadcasts of Floor and Committee Meetings and Hearings www.txlegis.com Proceedings Floor proceedings of the senate and the house of representatives and on-site committee proceedings, both during the legislative session and during the interim, are broadcast live online, on cable television, and via mobile devices at www.txlegis.com. Video and audio broadcasts… Continue reading Live Stream Video and Audio of Testimony on Legislative Bills in Texas – Find Links Here
Go here for live Recordings and Broadcasts of Floor and Committee Meetings and Hearings www.txlegis.com Proceedings Floor proceedings of the senate and the house of representatives and on-site committee proceedings, both during the legislative session and during the interim, are broadcast live online, on cable television, and via mobile devices at www.txlegis.com. Video and audio broadcasts… Continue reading Live Stream Video and Audio of Testimony on Legislative Bills in Texas – Find Links Here
How do you Register to Testify for a Bill in Texas 85th Session 2017?
If you want to testify on a particular Bill in Texas, you can start your registration process early. (For more help on putting your testimony together, click here.) You can schedule an appointment to talk to any House Representative (click to see all) and Senator (click to see all) at any time. However, if you want to… Continue reading How do you Register to Testify for a Bill in Texas 85th Session 2017?
If you want to testify on a particular Bill in Texas, you can start your registration process early. (For more help on putting your testimony together, click here.) You can schedule an appointment to talk to any House Representative (click to see all) and Senator (click to see all) at any time. However, if you want to… Continue reading How do you Register to Testify for a Bill in Texas 85th Session 2017?
Legislative Dates and Status of Bills in Texas 85th Session 2017
You can follow the status of Bills, how to contact your legislator, find important Bill dates, and how a legislator voted all through this link: Texas Legislature Online
You can follow the status of Bills, how to contact your legislator, find important Bill dates, and how a legislator voted all through this link: Texas Legislature Online
Noncustodial Parents in Illinois Can Receive Child Support!
See the case In Re Marriage of Turk (Illinois Supreme Court 2014). The court ruled that the custodial parent can be made to pay the noncustodial parent to alleviate the noncustodial parent's inability to pay their share of their responsibility to support the child. "the final child support order may result in a "negative" payment… Continue reading Noncustodial Parents in Illinois Can Receive Child Support!
See the case In Re Marriage of Turk (Illinois Supreme Court 2014). The court ruled that the custodial parent can be made to pay the noncustodial parent to alleviate the noncustodial parent's inability to pay their share of their responsibility to support the child. "the final child support order may result in a "negative" payment… Continue reading Noncustodial Parents in Illinois Can Receive Child Support!
Illinois has a New Way to Calculate Child Support
"Up until now, Illinois has followed the “Percentage of Income†model of child support, calculating support based on a flat percentage of only the non-residential parent’s income without any consideration of the residential parent’s income." Illinois is getting ready to join 39 other states where income calculations will not be based on both custodial and… Continue reading Illinois has a New Way to Calculate Child Support
"Up until now, Illinois has followed the “Percentage of Income†model of child support, calculating support based on a flat percentage of only the non-residential parent’s income without any consideration of the residential parent’s income." Illinois is getting ready to join 39 other states where income calculations will not be based on both custodial and… Continue reading Illinois has a New Way to Calculate Child Support
Which legislators are interested in family law bills in Texas?
There are multiple bills sponsored already in Texas that affect the parent-child relationship in one way or another. One bill makes it criminal for a Guardian ad Litem to release confidential information. Another bill puts a time limit of one year on a temporary order when the suit is filed by a nonparent. And… Continue reading Which legislators are interested in family law bills in Texas?
There are multiple bills sponsored already in Texas that affect the parent-child relationship in one way or another. One bill makes it criminal for a Guardian ad Litem to release confidential information. Another bill puts a time limit of one year on a temporary order when the suit is filed by a nonparent. And… Continue reading Which legislators are interested in family law bills in Texas?
Education Suffers when Parents are Denied Equal Parenting…
Remember that many Ph.D.'s will refer to "shared parenting". Don't let them get away with that. Insist on equal parenting as the starting point. Go to the post on equal parenting stats to support your argument that shared parenting must start with "equal!" Download this document here Shared-Parenting-effects-on-Education References from this document: Holstein, N. (2015, May… Continue reading Education Suffers when Parents are Denied Equal Parenting…
Remember that many Ph.D.'s will refer to "shared parenting". Don't let them get away with that. Insist on equal parenting as the starting point. Go to the post on equal parenting stats to support your argument that shared parenting must start with "equal!" Download this document here Shared-Parenting-effects-on-Education References from this document: Holstein, N. (2015, May… Continue reading Education Suffers when Parents are Denied Equal Parenting…
Support for Equal Parenting is Good for Children…
Forcing parents into high conflict litigation over rights each parent already has before they walk through the court doors, is harmful to children. Yep, even when parents disagree, it is better for children to be with each parent equally! "Hostility from a divorce is the best predictor of poor outcomes for children (Bonach 2005; Semple… Continue reading Support for Equal Parenting is Good for Children…
Forcing parents into high conflict litigation over rights each parent already has before they walk through the court doors, is harmful to children. Yep, even when parents disagree, it is better for children to be with each parent equally! "Hostility from a divorce is the best predictor of poor outcomes for children (Bonach 2005; Semple… Continue reading Support for Equal Parenting is Good for Children…
Equal Parenting Bill in Texas – Second Most Searched Bill!
You know your doing good when the equal parenting bill is searched more than a gun carry bill. Second only to a bathroom bill. If you want to follow the progress of this bill, go here. Add it to your Alert list today! Keep the pressure on these legislators and take your… Continue reading Equal Parenting Bill in Texas – Second Most Searched Bill!
You know your doing good when the equal parenting bill is searched more than a gun carry bill. Second only to a bathroom bill. If you want to follow the progress of this bill, go here. Add it to your Alert list today! Keep the pressure on these legislators and take your… Continue reading Equal Parenting Bill in Texas – Second Most Searched Bill!
Parental Rights Bill Template for Texas
You can take this Bill to your legislators in Texas and ask them to sponsor it. AN ACT for Parental Rights v2_1 FFC Bill They will add a Bill number to it and then you can distribute as a proposed bill once that happens. Send to us if you get it sponsored and we will then… Continue reading Parental Rights Bill Template for Texas
You can take this Bill to your legislators in Texas and ask them to sponsor it. AN ACT for Parental Rights v2_1 FFC Bill They will add a Bill number to it and then you can distribute as a proposed bill once that happens. Send to us if you get it sponsored and we will then… Continue reading Parental Rights Bill Template for Texas
Wyoming has a Proposed Parental Rights Bill that could end parental alienation and legal abuse!
Wyoming has a proposed parental rights bill, HB0153. And it is a really good one. Super simple and to the point. Hooray! But don't get too excited yet. It hasn't passed yet. It has a lot of sponsors but now you need to do the work to get it approved. Don't let the work of… Continue reading Wyoming has a Proposed Parental Rights Bill that could end parental alienation and legal abuse!
Wyoming has a proposed parental rights bill, HB0153. And it is a really good one. Super simple and to the point. Hooray! But don't get too excited yet. It hasn't passed yet. It has a lot of sponsors but now you need to do the work to get it approved. Don't let the work of… Continue reading Wyoming has a Proposed Parental Rights Bill that could end parental alienation and legal abuse!
Nevermind applying Constitutional law to your court motions… how does one even absorb it all in the first place?
Finding yourself stuck in the maze of Family Court life, you are likely to run into a situation where you feel helpless (um, yeah that's why you're here, right?). Yet, while seeking knowledge about your parental rights is not a substitute for the representation of counsel, it helps move your case forward more efficiently if… Continue reading Nevermind applying Constitutional law to your court motions… how does one even absorb it all in the first place?
Finding yourself stuck in the maze of Family Court life, you are likely to run into a situation where you feel helpless (um, yeah that's why you're here, right?). Yet, while seeking knowledge about your parental rights is not a substitute for the representation of counsel, it helps move your case forward more efficiently if… Continue reading Nevermind applying Constitutional law to your court motions… how does one even absorb it all in the first place?
Writing Policy: Citing Wikipedia
Fix Family Courts was founded to help parents and their family law attorneys. It is not designed to provide academic or scholarly work. Our publications are designed to help parents and their attorneys prove constitutional legal arguments in courtrooms. Therefore, we ensure that every legal theory or argument we publish is well-supported by case law… Continue reading Writing Policy: Citing Wikipedia
Fix Family Courts was founded to help parents and their family law attorneys. It is not designed to provide academic or scholarly work. Our publications are designed to help parents and their attorneys prove constitutional legal arguments in courtrooms. Therefore, we ensure that every legal theory or argument we publish is well-supported by case law… Continue reading Writing Policy: Citing Wikipedia
Interpreting the Constitution
Many people believe that it is exclusively the courts' job to interpret the constitution. This is a fallacy. What is true is that the courts most often have the final say in what is and what is not constitutional but they don't always have the final say. The way this works is that everybody has… Continue reading Interpreting the Constitution
Many people believe that it is exclusively the courts' job to interpret the constitution. This is a fallacy. What is true is that the courts most often have the final say in what is and what is not constitutional but they don't always have the final say. The way this works is that everybody has… Continue reading Interpreting the Constitution
Protecting Parent-Child Bonds Equally
Sadly today, we need a Parental Rights Amendment to protect children from corrupt child custody courts.
Sadly today, we need a Parental Rights Amendment to protect children from corrupt child custody courts.
Constitution state Egregiously Unconstitutional
Connecticut, or otherwise known as the Constitution State, may have a small population but has one of the most energetic activist groups in the U.S. So, why are so many parents up in arms in Connecticut? Most non-custodial parents in Connecticut only see their children 2-4 times per month! These are fit and loving parents… Continue reading Constitution state Egregiously Unconstitutional
Connecticut, or otherwise known as the Constitution State, may have a small population but has one of the most energetic activist groups in the U.S. So, why are so many parents up in arms in Connecticut? Most non-custodial parents in Connecticut only see their children 2-4 times per month! These are fit and loving parents… Continue reading Constitution state Egregiously Unconstitutional
When Parents Try to Tell Someone There is a Problem in Family Court…
You try to talk to your neighbor or your child's teacher and tell them that you really didn't do anything wrong but that the judge ignored your civil rights, and you most likely are met with disbelief. Worse, if you try to bring up the fact that civil rights exist in family law to your… Continue reading When Parents Try to Tell Someone There is a Problem in Family Court…
You try to talk to your neighbor or your child's teacher and tell them that you really didn't do anything wrong but that the judge ignored your civil rights, and you most likely are met with disbelief. Worse, if you try to bring up the fact that civil rights exist in family law to your… Continue reading When Parents Try to Tell Someone There is a Problem in Family Court…
Musings of a "non-custodial" mom
Fielding off well-meaning comments from the public is a skill that every outcasted parent needs to learn. We live in a culture where children are at the forefront of everything. When your children are not with you, and you utter to anyone that you have kids, brace yourself. From elderly relatives who don’t understand how… Continue reading Musings of a "non-custodial" mom
Fielding off well-meaning comments from the public is a skill that every outcasted parent needs to learn. We live in a culture where children are at the forefront of everything. When your children are not with you, and you utter to anyone that you have kids, brace yourself. From elderly relatives who don’t understand how… Continue reading Musings of a "non-custodial" mom
Challenging Contempt Orders for Child Support — Illinois
Court held you in contempt and you didn't have the ability to pay? There might be something you can STILL do to fight back.* We found this in our research and you might want to research it as well. Court didn't hold an ability to pay hearing? Motion to Vacate Contempt Order Template for Illinois v2_5 You… Continue reading Challenging Contempt Orders for Child Support — Illinois
Court held you in contempt and you didn't have the ability to pay? There might be something you can STILL do to fight back.* We found this in our research and you might want to research it as well. Court didn't hold an ability to pay hearing? Motion to Vacate Contempt Order Template for Illinois v2_5 You… Continue reading Challenging Contempt Orders for Child Support — Illinois
Child Custody Enforcement Bill Amendment for Texas 25.03
Texas, as do many states, has an enforcement issue when it comes to enforcing child custody (possession) time. Police refuse to enforce your custody rights. They say that if it is the other parent then it is not kidnapping. You are told that this is a domestic issue and to go back to court to… Continue reading Child Custody Enforcement Bill Amendment for Texas 25.03
Texas, as do many states, has an enforcement issue when it comes to enforcing child custody (possession) time. Police refuse to enforce your custody rights. They say that if it is the other parent then it is not kidnapping. You are told that this is a domestic issue and to go back to court to… Continue reading Child Custody Enforcement Bill Amendment for Texas 25.03
Will Educating Judges Stop Parental Alienation?
I am frequently sent requests to sign parental alienation petitions. The most recent one had four stated goals. The third goal stating: "3: Education of Social Services, CAFCAS, Judges and schools."* Whenever I see one that talks about educating judges and social workers, I hesitate, not because I don't want them educated, but because every… Continue reading Will Educating Judges Stop Parental Alienation?
I am frequently sent requests to sign parental alienation petitions. The most recent one had four stated goals. The third goal stating: "3: Education of Social Services, CAFCAS, Judges and schools."* Whenever I see one that talks about educating judges and social workers, I hesitate, not because I don't want them educated, but because every… Continue reading Will Educating Judges Stop Parental Alienation?
Right to Stability?
What is a child's Right to Stability in constitutional law?
What is a child's Right to Stability in constitutional law?
Are Judges Routinely Issuing Ineffective Child Custody Orders?
Parents going through child custody litigation in the American family courts learn after it is too late that they spent all that money just to get an order they cannot ever hope to be able to enforce. Why legislation isn’t enough to stop these family courts. Making enforcement laws seem to be the answer to… Continue reading Are Judges Routinely Issuing Ineffective Child Custody Orders?
Parents going through child custody litigation in the American family courts learn after it is too late that they spent all that money just to get an order they cannot ever hope to be able to enforce. Why legislation isn’t enough to stop these family courts. Making enforcement laws seem to be the answer to… Continue reading Are Judges Routinely Issuing Ineffective Child Custody Orders?