Florida recently failed to pass an alimony/child custody law that would have gone a long way towards modernizing the state’s outdated family law statutes.
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Florida Fails To Modernize Alimony, Child Custody Laws
Recently, a bill in Florida was vetoed by Governor Rick Scott that would have reformed the state’s alimony and child custody laws. Scott’s decision to veto SB 668 is baffling considering it was receiving 3-to-1 support and the legislature passed it by a 2-to-1 margin. His choice is even more …
CONTINUE READINGWhy Is It So Hard To Pass Shared Parenting Legislation?
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the shared parenting movement is that despite such overwhelming support, progress continues to inch forward in tiny increments. That isn’t to say things aren’t moving in the right direction. Twenty states considered shared parenting laws in 2015. More states are already joining the fold …
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CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce Live: Missouri Considers Shared Parenting Bills
The shared parenting movement is continuing to gain momentum across the country as several state legislatures are considering bills that would grant children more equal access to each of their parents following divorce.
CONTINUE READINGShared Parenting Opposition Not Based On Facts
Across the country, the shared parenting movement is gaining momentum, and has been for years. Currently, bills are being considered in Florida, Missouri, Maryland and Massachusetts that would move toward a presumption of equal access for both parents in child custody cases. More states are expected to join the fold …
CONTINUE READINGWhat Are The Different Types Of Child Custody?
Question: What are the different types of child custody?
CONTINUE READINGShared Parenting Movement Continues Gaining Traction
In 2015, the shared parenting movement gained considerable traction as 20 state legislatures considered laws that would establish the presumption that children will be raised by both parents following a divorce or separation.
CONTINUE READINGCatholic Church Lends Support To Shared-Parenting Movement
Recently, the Council of Italian Bishops endorsed shared parenting after divorce or separation by publishing a full-page spread in its official newspaper, Avvenire. The article urges family courts to not only support shared parenting, but to also ensure the arrangement occurs in practice. It was also supportive of legislative efforts …
CONTINUE READINGIs Child Support Necessary When Parents Share Custody?
Question: Is child support always required even when parents share physical custody?
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