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Father Makes Two
Time Magazine
By Margot Roosevelt - Sunday, Nov. 11, 2003

Quote:
"Aslate as 1971, the Minnesota State Bar Association's handbook advisedlawyers and judges that "except in very rare cases, the father shouldnot have custody of the minor children. He is usually unqualifiedpsychologically and emotionally."

When James Cook, a Los Angeles realestate lobbyist, divorced in 1974 and sought shared custody of his son,"the judge thought it was preposterous," he recalls. "He told me, 'Idon't have permission to do it.'" Outraged, Cook and some friendsorganized the Joint Custody Association and in 1979 pushed through theCalifornia legislature the first law encouraging joint custody. All 50states eventually followed suit....."

James Cook passed away last weekend.  Though his name was not known in the annals of history, the result of his work affected millions now living.

Memorial is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall of Liberty.

All services will be held at:
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks, Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, California 90068.


Sincerely,
George R. McCasland