A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. Local state Rep. Carole Fiola, D-Fall River, should be applauded for co-sponsoring the bill, and legislators on the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
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A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. Local state Rep. Carole Fiola, D-Fall River, should be applauded for co-sponsoring the bill, and legislators on the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
Like all great ideas — all people are created equal, freedom of speech, gender equality — the shared parenting idea is simple. Children love both parents, learn from both parents, are protected by both parents, and long for both parents. Plus, research shows that shared parenting is in the best interest of children in most cases, so our courts should allow them to have both parents in most cases after separation or divorce.
A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. Local state Senator Richard Ross – a co-sponsor of the bill – serves on the Judiciary Committee and will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
Like all great ideas – all people are created equal, freedom of speech, gender equality – the shared parenting idea is simple. Children love both parents, learn from both parents, are protected by both parents, and long for both parents. Plus, research shows that shared parenting is in the best interest of children in most cases, so our courts should allow them to have both parents in most cases after separation or divorce.
A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. Local state Rep. Carole Fiola, D-Fall River, should be applauded for co-sponsoring the bill, and legislators on the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
Like all great ideas — all people are created equal, freedom of speech, gender equality — the shared parenting idea is simple. Children love both parents, learn from both parents, are protected by both parents, and long for both parents. Plus, research shows that shared parenting is in the best interest of children in most cases, so our courts should allow them to have both parents in most cases after separation or divorce.
The family court reform movement received a boost earlier this year when the Utah State Legislature passed a bill that encourages shared parenting. HB 35 – Parent-Time Schedule Amendments, sponsored by Representative Lowry Snow (Republican – St. George), urges the court to increase non-custodial parent time from 110 to at least 145 days per year. Utah is one of the first states to pass such legislation; a shared parenting bill was enacted in South Dakota last year and several other states are considering measures as well.
Are parents putting their own selfish needs ahead of their children’s best interests when they share the physical custody of their children? Are custody laws that encourage parenting plans where the children live at least 35% of the time with each parent putting parents’ rights ahead of the children’s well-being? And are there enough compelling research studies to help us answer these three questions – allowing us to put aside our own personal opinions and possible biases?
Fortunately, the answer to the latter is yes.
Here in the Working Dad corner of the world, we share the National Parents Organization’s passion for shared parenting after divorce and separation. We’re also encouraged to learn a new study shows Millennial women support parental equality.
The recent study from CEB surveyed 2,000 male and female Millennials (ages 20 to 37) then analyzed values through a survey, and according to a Business Insider story, the results included that 77 percent of women think both partners should be equally engaged in rearing children. “Gone are the days of the woman’s duties and the man’s duties, for women ages 20 to 37, ‘sharing is caring,’” the story stated.
A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. Local state Senator Richard Ross – a co-sponsor of the bill – serves on the Judiciary Committee and will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
A bill before the Legislature (SB834 and HB1207) urges Massachusetts courts to act in the best interest of children by ordering shared parenting for children in most cases after parents separate or divorce. The legislation proposes a significant change, because, contrary to popular belief, most divorces currently result in sole physical custody to one parent. State Sen. Richard Ross – a Republican from Wrentham and a co-sponsor of the bill – serves on the Judiciary Committee and will have an important vote on this bill very soon.
Like all great ideas – all people are created equal, freedom of speech, gender equality – the shared parenting idea is simple. Children love both parents, learn from both parents, are protected by both parents, and long for both parents. Plus, research shows that shared parenting is in the best interest of children in most cases, so our courts should allow them to have both parents in most cases after separation or divorce.
That shared parenting is usually in the best interest of children is common sense. After all, 86 percent of Massachusetts voters agreed in a 2004 non-binding ballot question that shared parenting should be the usual outcome if both parents are fit and there has been no domestic abuse. Yet as Massachusetts and about 20 other states consider legislation that would provide children more equal time with both parents after divorce, this simple reform still sparks debate.
CINCINNATI (Sheila Gray) — Three quarters of American moms who have children at home are working mothers, and a recent study shows that’s really good for daughters when it comes to education and earnings.
It does mean some trade-offs for both moms and dads.