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Daddy always said “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

And a tiger doesn’t change its stripes either.  In the war of custody of children, it’s not uncommon for a mother or father to skip down with their children in order to avoid the possible loss of time with them.  Unless it is done to protect the children, and I mean really protect them, not […]

Canadian Courts Get It - when will US Courts come to their scenses? Mother stripped of custody due to PAS

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

There is a great story to read out of the Toronto Star about a man who has finally gotten his children back after a mother spent her life trying to destroy his relationship with his kids.  The courts ruled that her abuse can not continue any longer, as it has a lasting effecton on the […]

Another Thief removed from DCF ranks…… one down, many, many more to go!

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Florida has had it’s shared of stories about employee’s bilking the system of money that belongs to needy families.  Of course, they are only doing what they have watched the States do for years, steal taxpayor money in whatever fashion they can.  One of Florida’s Department of Children and Families has been arrested - shock […]

Alec Baldwin - My apologies, I see what you are doing to help everyone!

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

I watched Alec Baldwin on Larry King live, being interviewed by Joy Bahar.  It was a great clip, Alec did a great job representing Non-custodial parents and advocates for Shared parenting.
Watch the video - it’s important -http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/12/18/lkl.alec.baldwin.cnn
Interviews like this, with people like Baldwin can make a difference in the lives of children.  Thanks Alec, please […]

Erlacher’s former Tyna Robertson wants to block visitation - finally gives HER permission

Friday, November 28th, 2008

I found this story very odd.  Brian Erlacher, linebacker for the Chicago Bears is in a dispute again with the mother of his son.  Apparently, a trist after meeting in a nightclub had an outcome of a child.  After several meetings in court, a parenting plan was approved.  Now there is a dispute because apparently […]

Alec Baldwin - thanks again for nothing…………

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

I guess it was over a year ago that Alec Baldwin hit the news after calling his dauther a “PIG”.  His website had a flurry of activity, he made it on the View, and just about every news channel in the US and many parts of the World.  Alec gain new stardom for not Thirty […]

Falsely Accused Father takes full custody of chilren - Are California Police starting to get it?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

We hear these stories all the time - mother or father falsely accused so the other parent can have the winner takes all spoils of divorce - the custody of the children.  Occassionally, we hear of it backfiring, but not near enough.  In Placentia, Ca the courts got it right this week.
Someone called Fullerton police and […]

Obama’s Father’s Day Speach…Does he get it?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

http://www.barackobama.com/2008/06/15/remarks_of_senator_barack_obam_78.php
I woke up this morning to CNN on the TV. In my half daze between sleep and wake I hear “Obama’s Father’s Day speech… he criticizes black fathers and tells them to stop acting like boys and act like men.” and I start to listen. Now I am a white woman. I know little about black […]

Gypsies, tramps and thieves to convene for new California Family Court Judicial Task Force

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

The words have such meaning today, even more than they did when the song was released by Cher.  Gypsys, tramps, and thieves.  We’d hear it from the people of the town They’d call us Gypsys, tramps, and thieves!  And that is exactly what the good citizens of California think, so much that a Task force […]

War inside our borders cost $112 billion a year, so does the war in Iraq

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Imagine this, tens of thousands of troops in Iraq, equipped with the best that our taxes can buy, tanks, jets, helicopters, and all the support that goes with it - and for good reason - to protect our country.  For or against the war, we all understand the financial burden it takes on our country, and […]

Nevada State Governor Vacates State Governors Mansion as Married Couple Separates

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

I found this puzzling, and interesting at the same time.  We hear of couples slitting up during marital issues all the time.  Sometimes, you just need a breat from each other to find the important points that brought you together.  But, when the Governor Jim Gibbons leaves the Governor’s Mansion to return to his home […]

Maryland Court of Appeals backs up court ruling for parent to pay damages for alienating children from parent

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

This is certainly good news for Shared Parenting advocates everywhere, that believe custodial parents should be help accountable when they keep a parent from having a relationship with their child.  Maryland’s Court of Appeals upheld a $3 million dollar judgement against a women who took her three children from the United State and fled to […]

Another State Employee caught steeling Child support sentenced to 60 days!

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Like we haven’t seen this before.  Another State Employee is steeling child support.  It’s happened in Washington, Oregon, Florida, and who knows where else.
Think about it.  An agency that uses its employees in any way they possibly can to collect child support, receive the federal dole for it, and violate any law or policy that stands […]

Yes - It Appears Justice is coming! Finally Justice Served in Family Courts

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

You see and hear the injustices in Family Court each and every day, yet you wonder when the ridiculous charade will end.  It appears a jury has seen through the mess and Steve Barreras was awarded $1.2 million dollars - $575 in Punitive Damage, and $625,000 in Compensatory damage for his ordeal.  Use this link to […]

Mom kills kids while Dad fights the courts for custody to protect them

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Another bonehead Judge or Commissioner making a decision in “The best interest of the child” has kept three young children with a mother who has killed them.  Nassau County Courts in New York need to investigate this issue with independent investigators to see if their contracts with the State for collection of child support put […]

Ohio Mom orders son to beat up another boy - and video tapes it. Where is dad?

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The question always comes up - where was dad. 
A 31 year old mother in Gahanna, Ohio ordered her 14 year old son to beat up another kid behind their school, while she video taped the fight.  In the video, she can be heard encouraging him on to fight the other boy.  She was convicted of […]

America’s Most Wanted Dad Aquitted by Washington State Jury Trial

Monday, February 11th, 2008

It wasn’t long ago that Mark Supanich was featured on America’s Most Wanted TV program, highlighted as America’s Most Wanted Dad for what was told to be a kidnapping of his daughter.  It’s estimated that the biggest cause of kidnapping of children is by a parent durng custody disagreements.
However, in this disagreement, which was between […]

“Alleging child abuse is becoming a disturbingly popular tactic among divorcing couples arguing over child custody,” says the sponsor, Sen. Gene Davis, D-Salt Lake.

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,5143,695227185,00.html
This story came to my attention because I’ve seen the damage done when false allegations of abuse of a child stem from a nasty divorce.  I have lived it.  Not only does the accused get destroyed but the child does as well. To quote from the article, “Alleging child abuse is becoming a disturbingly popular […]

Mother who kicked her son to death will get her $3,183 monthly alimony when released

Monday, November 26th, 2007

As unbeleivea ble as it sounds, Christopher Calbi will have to resume making his monthly alimony payments of $3,183 per month to his former wife after she is released from her 30 month sentence for Aggravated Assault after pleading to causing injuries that led to the death of her 14-month old child.
Christopher Calbi is still […]

New Reports Shows Family Stress leads to early puberty for girls - along with its health risks

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

A new report published in the November/December issue of Child Development was written by Bruce Ellis, PhD at the Univerisity of Arizona and Marilyn Essex, PhD of the University of Wisconsin.  The report finds show that family conflict can have a direct effect on the puberty of girls, leading to early puberty and additional life […]

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