More than ever before, divorce is making news. Much of it is due to changing legislation regarding issues such as custody. In the past five years there have also been major shifts in our perceptions about divorce and the emergence of new alternatives that can simplify and reduce the time and cost involved in divorce proceedings. Consequently society is talking and caring more about divorce than ever before in history.
With discussion comes awareness of the many complex challenges that surround divorce. This includes the many weaknesses and inequities in our divorce-related legal systems and the long-term consequences of poor decision-making as couples attempt to transition through the divorce maze.
With discussion comes awareness of the many complex challenges that surround divorce. This includes the many weaknesses and inequities in our divorce-related legal systems and the long-term consequences of poor decision-making as couples attempt to transition through the divorce maze.
"Parade Magazine," a weekly publication that comes with Sunday newspaper supplements in large cities around the U.S., recently sponsored a national poll. The question they asked was this: Should divorced dads get equal custody? A total of 63 percent of their responses were yes, and 37 percent were no.
Here are some quotes reflective of the responses. On the yes side were comments such as “Just as women should get equal pay, dads should get equal custody. The 14th Amendment requires that people be treated equally, regardless of sex.” Another yes response was “Children are more likely to thrive if they have access to both parents.” read more at: http://www.divorce360.com/divorce-articles/child/custody/child-centered-divorce-dads-and-custody.aspx?artid=1287
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