Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A caring and sharing problem
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"WITH the system under unprecedented scrutiny, there are fears from those who pushed for a better deal for fathers that the current reviews will go against them. Lindsay Jackel, from the Shared Parenting Council of Australia, was among those who lobbied the Howard government. He accepts that violence is an issue in some cases. But he believes that allegations of violence can sometimes be used as a tactic by mothers to diminish the time fathers have with their children. ''We sometimes in our group will ask not who has had an intervention order, but who hasn't?'' he says.
But the National Council for Children Post-Separation is pushing for immediate change, and says children are at risk whenever they are placed with a parent - either a mother or father - who has a history of violence or abuse."
"WITH the system under unprecedented scrutiny, there are fears from those who pushed for a better deal for fathers that the current reviews will go against them. Lindsay Jackel, from the Shared Parenting Council of Australia, was among those who lobbied the Howard government. He accepts that violence is an issue in some cases. But he believes that allegations of violence can sometimes be used as a tactic by mothers to diminish the time fathers have with their children. ''We sometimes in our group will ask not who has had an intervention order, but who hasn't?'' he says.
But the National Council for Children Post-Separation is pushing for immediate change, and says children are at risk whenever they are placed with a parent - either a mother or father - who has a history of violence or abuse."
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Anti FAMILY Brigade seems to be making ground?
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Ever wonder about the power of the feminist movement? I suspect it took many years to have the current law passed and here, three years after its enactment, they have gathered significant support to have it reversed. So much for "the best interests of the children".
Ever wonder about the power of the feminist movement? I suspect it took many years to have the current law passed and here, three years after its enactment, they have gathered significant support to have it reversed. So much for "the best interests of the children".
Be a good father despite divorce
An old post, but still relevant. "In the Kingston Whig Standard, on 7 February 2007, in her article entitled “Be a good father, despite divorce”, Ellie Tesher commented back to “A Beaten Dad” that “Teenagers living with one parent who’s angry and bad mouthing the other usually find that the only way to stay out of the crossfire is to go along with the negative attitude, rather than fight it. The girls will most likely seek you out later, if you maintain contact now in whatever way you can, and do not judge them.” This, I believe, is sound advice given the limited options available under current Family Law legislation. Even if one has court ordered access, in the words of Malcolm Kronby, a certified specialist in family law, “about all you can do is try to cite the custodial parent for contempt of court, in wilfully disobeying the order. The penalty for contempt of court is usually a jail sentence, so the courts are reluctant to impose this.” Nonetheless, I must thank Tesher and A Beaten Dad for bringing this growing problem to the public’s attention. In so doing, I hope that others, including legislators, judges, lawyers, children’s lawyers, court clinic assessors, child psychologists, mediators, social workers, and the public in general, will begin to speak out against the harm being done to children who are forced in this way to chose between their parents. In closing I would echo Tesher’s comment “do not judge” the children. Given that they are being manipulated by one parent to cut off all ties with the other parent, and by extension that parent’s family and friends, they are already carrying a heavy burden of guilt that one can only hope they can cope with."
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Missing girl Jaycee Lee Dugard walks into police station, 18 years on
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I guess one should never give up hope.
I guess one should never give up hope.
I Don't Want to Choose!
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By Amy J.L. Baker: How Middle School Kids Can Avoid Choosing One Parent Over the Other"
By Amy J.L. Baker: How Middle School Kids Can Avoid Choosing One Parent Over the Other"
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Family Law Education for Women
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Search the internet with Google for "family law education for women" you get 138,000 hits. Search for "family law education for men" you get 0.
Search the internet with Google for "family law education for women" you get 138,000 hits. Search for "family law education for men" you get 0.
Children in conflict focus of family law congress
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"The theme of this year's conference being held in Halifax from Aug. 23 to 26 is Children Caught in Conflict. It focuses on areas of child protection, responding to differences, children of war, and children's rights and family conflicts. Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Jim Williams says the conference's theme shows both the micro and macro level of conflict faced by children."
"The theme of this year's conference being held in Halifax from Aug. 23 to 26 is Children Caught in Conflict. It focuses on areas of child protection, responding to differences, children of war, and children's rights and family conflicts. Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Jim Williams says the conference's theme shows both the micro and macro level of conflict faced by children."
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Who is fighting for men’s rights?
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"Once a society knows that an injustice is being done, we have a moral, ethical and spiritual obligation to address the problem. I ask you why are we ignoring men’s rights in Canada?"
"Once a society knows that an injustice is being done, we have a moral, ethical and spiritual obligation to address the problem. I ask you why are we ignoring men’s rights in Canada?"
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Child deaths hit home in Germany
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"Sarah, a three-year-old girl, starved to death under the eyes of her parents in a flat that police said resembled a rubbish dump in the southern German town of Thalmässing this month."
"Sarah, a three-year-old girl, starved to death under the eyes of her parents in a flat that police said resembled a rubbish dump in the southern German town of Thalmässing this month."
Family Courts in the Words of Dads Who’ve Been There
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"There will come a day when we look back at the times we're living in now, shake our heads in astonishment and wonder "how could we?"
"There will come a day when we look back at the times we're living in now, shake our heads in astonishment and wonder "how could we?"
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Child Abduction Statistics
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"Family abductions
• In 16% of family abductions, the child experiences severe mental harm.
• 8% of the children experience physical harm.
• 7% of the children are sexually abused.
• Mothers take the child 46% of the time and fathers take the child 54% of the time."
"Family abductions
• In 16% of family abductions, the child experiences severe mental harm.
• 8% of the children experience physical harm.
• 7% of the children are sexually abused.
• Mothers take the child 46% of the time and fathers take the child 54% of the time."
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Canada – Justice Minister Nicholson Pans Vellacott Bill on Equal Parenting
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If true, this is outrageous.
If true, this is outrageous.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Infanticide ruled out in Edmonton child's death
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"A young woman (Jessica Russell-Simpson) who gave birth in her basement suite alone and told no one of her pregnancy has been granted an 18-month conditional sentence in connection with the death of her baby girl."
"A young woman (Jessica Russell-Simpson) who gave birth in her basement suite alone and told no one of her pregnancy has been granted an 18-month conditional sentence in connection with the death of her baby girl."
Thursday, August 13, 2009
An acrimonious six-year international custody battle
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"Fizza Rizvi (Wife) and Ghulam Nurie (Husband): This (case) involves an acrimonious six-year international custody battle, in which lawyers on two continents seemingly have left no stone unturned, while the parties themselves have left no rock unhurled. The accusations and counter-accusations include kidnapping, fraud, and domestic violence, all set against a backdrop of INTERPOL1 warrants, armed gunmen, and flights from justice. In both California and Pakistan, mud has been slung, court orders flouted, and reputations challenged."
"Fizza Rizvi (Wife) and Ghulam Nurie (Husband): This (case) involves an acrimonious six-year international custody battle, in which lawyers on two continents seemingly have left no stone unturned, while the parties themselves have left no rock unhurled. The accusations and counter-accusations include kidnapping, fraud, and domestic violence, all set against a backdrop of INTERPOL1 warrants, armed gunmen, and flights from justice. In both California and Pakistan, mud has been slung, court orders flouted, and reputations challenged."
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Mother (Bernice Sampson) waits for 'justice'
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This article is a load of rubbish. For some background see my post entitled The Plight of Non-custodial Parents.
This article is a load of rubbish. For some background see my post entitled The Plight of Non-custodial Parents.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Saturday, August 01, 2009
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