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NEXT THURSDAY, OCT 7TH 2004
Open your window and shout, "I'm mad as hell and not going to take it anymore!" Seriously, spread the word...!!! Call, Email, SaddleUp, Carpool w/friends & families... to the  

FIRST IN THE NATION HEARING - PACK THE COURTHOUSE!

United States District and Bankruptcy Clerk
5401 Bob Casey United States Courthouse
515 Rusk Ave
Houston, Tx 77002
713/250-5500
Map and Directions
http://www.txs.uscourts.gov/maps/houcourt.htm

It is CRUCIAL that every single noncustodial Texan possible, even out of staters, ATTEND this hearing if you're anywhere in or near Houston ! ! !

http://www.indianacrc.org/coord-TX.html <--contact info here for the Texas coordinator if you need more info.

This hearing will "determine" IF there are *enough* TX NCPs to make a Class. (DUH!) My understanding is all you have to do is polish up yer boots, slide on your string tie, dust off yer Stetson and be a WARM BODY! No testimony, no nuthin'! Just literally stand up and be counted. Now's your chance "rednecks";) and all, stand tall and POLITELY, look "Texas Justice" squarely in the eye!

Exact time, room, or floor to be determined. I'll post as soon as is sent to me. Please don't post a bunch of messages on this thread, other than to bump. Thanks!

 Center for Parental Responsibility (CPR)
General Monthly Meeting (FREE educational meeting/no charge)
________________________________________________________________________________
Email: [email protected] (email best way to contact CPR)      CPR Voicemail box: 651/490-9277      
Website: cpr-mn.org
 
The CPR Vision Statement: A non-profit research, education, advocacy, and support organization dedicated to conserving family autonomy, encouraging responsibility, and preserving the constitutionally protected liberty interests of both parents to safeguard their children's welfare.

CPR Monthly General Public Meeting Notice
Sunday November 21, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.


GUEST SPEAKER: Mindy Mitnick, Custody Evaluator, presentation begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.

TOPIC: "How to Survive Your Custody Evaluation,
and ensure a positive result for your children."

·      Defining a custody evaluator: What is an evaluator/What to expect from your evaluator/Responsibility of an evaluator/Private vs County evaluator (pros and cons)
·      Requirements/Standards: what are the professional standards or rules of evidence for an evaluator
·      Objectivity: How does a custody evaluator ensure objectivity and not interpose their personal world beliefs /What are signs of bias
·      Supreme Court Parental Guide to Child Focused Visitation and Parenting Plan Decisions: adherence and limitations - review ahead of time: http://www.courts.state.mn.us/documents/CIO/pubsAndReports/PARENTING_TIME_PAMPHLET.pdf
·      Identification, impact, recovery of false allegations of abuse
·      Bonding: Overnights with both parents for young children – beliefs, premise, research
·      Deprivation: Move away's – how are they in the best interest of children – best arguments or research against move-away's, that a court will respect
·      Deprivation: Parental Alienation Syndrome
·      Joint physical custody: positive impact, limitations, challenges, schedules that work/don't work
·      Best interest of children: How does an evaluator arrive at a determination as to whether or not  a parent is focused on the best interest of your child(ren) ... what concrete thoughts does an evaluator have and what facts does an evaluator seek evidence for to determine the support of the 13 criteria
·      How does an evaluator sort through the he-said/she-said conflicts of a typical custody battle
·      How binding is a custody evaluators final report – legal process after the custody evaluation has been completed
·      Recommendations: Specific steps a parent can take to ensure they keep the best interest of their child top-of-mind ... what parents do that upset custody evaluators ... how to make the custody evaluators job easier
·      Why the double standard: when determining custody the first time, endangerment is not the standard, but when changing custody, the legal requirement is endangerment ...  CHIPS cases given a second chance
·      Importance of custody determination in the temporary hearing
·      Suggested Reading/References: Significant research and resources available
 
 
Speaker BIO: Mindy Mitnick is an evaluator, therapist, and parenting consultant. She is one of the most renowned custody evaluators in the state of Minnesota. She has earned the complete respect of judges and lawyers statewide, and is frequently called upon as an expert in the field. She is well recognized for her ability to sort through the most complex cases. Mindy is a Licensed Psychologist. She received a Master of Education from Harvard University. She has spoke to national organizations.

Meeting Date:
Sunday November 21, 2004 (third Sunday of every month)
 
Who is Invited: YOU!
Meetings are free; open to the public; anyone interested in understanding family law and family law reform is invited to attend; CPR promotes responsible parenting, and we focus on the unique needs and perspective of the non-custodial parent, as these parents try to remove the obstacles that prevent them from being equally involved in the lives of their children. Free-will offering accepted at the meeting to help defray expenses.

Please forward this information and bring others with you who are interested in family law reform.

Meeting Time:
4:30 p.m.                                doors open
4:30 – 5:15                            set up - networking – help yourself to the food table (add your treats)
5:15-5:30                                Meeting begins with welcome and announcements
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm                   PROGRAM – attendees, see website for Rules of Engagement, http://www.cpr-mn.org/Documents/CPR%20Monthly%20Meeting%20-%20Rules%20of%20Engagement.htm
Presentation: Honored guest speaker from 5:30-6/6:15pm
Q & A Period: from 6:15-7pm
7:00-7:15pm                  BREAK
7:15-8:00 pm                   JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY update and/or Title IV-D discussion regarding minimizing or eliminating the unnecessary government intrusion into private family matters ... how to get involved, legislative update, etc

Meeting Location: William Mitchell College of Law (875 Summit Ave.) in St Paul, MN 55105. Directions: Hwy 94 to Dale (just west of the downtown St. Paul exits). Take Dale, South to Summit. Take a right on Summit. Drive west on Summit to Victoria, take a right on Victoria. The William Mitchell building is on the NW corner of Victoria and Summit - lots of free parking available on the street. Parking lot reserved for students, but often available on Sunday nights. No charge for the William Mitchell parking lot or on the street. Use the entrance in the parking lot where you see the flagpole; you will then be directed to the auditorium meeting room #245. Don't hesitate, it's easy to find!

FREE POP, FOOD AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED. Remember, what ever little food/candy item you can add to the food table is appreciated by all since we meet during the dinner hour.

FINAL Note:
If you are a non-custodial parent (mother or father) involved in a divorce or paternity action (child support, visitation, parenting time, child support), or if you are a second spouse, friend, family member, isolated grandparent, or associate who expect fair and equitable outcomes for parents and children; if you want to take responsibility and preserve the parent-child relationships, or if you simply want to get involved and make a difference in reforming Minnesota Family Law, please attend this meeting and learn how to navigate "the system" and join the organized team of equally concerned and dedicated citizens. REFORM WILL NOT OCCUR WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT.
 

FORWARD THIS MESSAGE ONTO OTHERS WHO MIGHT WANT TO ATTEND!
Bring someone with you!

We'll continue to talk about what needs to get done and discuss solutions. Please attend and get involved.
For the sake of our children's future we must stop alienating one parent to benefit the other.

Your input is always welcome! Your suggestions are appreciated!
Your willingness to take action and do something is needed!
CPR can help give you ideas of what can be done to make a difference! Attend the meetings to meet other people who have been through what you are going through  - they can provide you ideas to help you prevent mistakes and learn how to win your battle.


We are happy to provide you ongoing updates and reminders. We hope this is helpful to you.
If this information is not of interest to you, let us know if you want to be removed from this list.
 
 
 
 

Because the CHILDREN are MOST IMPORTANT,
(their well-being in the present and the future), and
because non-custodial parents are often prevented from being fully involved,
attend and find out what can be done to increase your influence as a parent,
no matter what stage of divorce/paternity case you are in.
 
Bring your questions to ask the EXPERT for advice!
Get answers to questions you have always wondered.
 
Great opportunity to ask an expert how YOU can impact change for the sake of your children.


 
 
 

 

If you are in or near Cedar Rapids, please try to attend our first local gathering of members of //www.iowafathers.com. It's Free!!!

November 30, 2006

7PM

711 Third Avenue SE
(the Give Me Liberty -Self-help Law Center)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Please visit //www.IowaFathers.com. It's obviously oriented towards Iowa Fathers, although all are welcome.

It's a very well laid out site, has FREE, downloadable legal forms, a chatroom, forums, etc... I consider it the SPARC of Iowa.

Especially, register for the forums and scroll down to the county by county District Court Judges section where you can post your comments about a judge or an attorney. They're starting to pay attention to us and are scared, so let's keep after them!

[http://fathersrights.meetup.com/53/]

http://fathersrights.meetup.com/53/

This just in...

March 17, 2005 - 5:30 p.m.
Bryan Iehl, the founder of IowaFathers.com, will be a guest speaker for The Family and Children's Council (Empowering Dads) at the KWWL Building, 500 E. 4th Street, Suite 414, Waterloo, IA  50703.  The topic will be "How to Represent Yourself Pro Se."

 

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For informational purposes only:


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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

Phone: (319)366-4765

Hours: 10AM - 6PM M-F Weekends by appointment

Are you sick and tired of paying exorbitant prices to lawyers?
Perhaps you can learn to do some of your legal issues yourself.
You can join an association that can help you learn how to do legal
research.

You may be able to do your own bankruptcy.
You can learn how to do most legal work yourself.
As a member of our Association, you may use the association's law
library. Call and make an appointment.

Give Me Liberty has volunteers available to help you and are always
looking for more volunteers.[/FONT]

//www.iowafathers.com  primarily Waterloo (for now)

//www.cnbp.info  (children need both parents) Iowa/Illinois

//www.fatherseqrts.org

//www.fccouncil.net/father.htm (Family & Children's Council) Weekly meetings in Waterloo.

Kitty C and I have posted alot of other info about Iowa's new joint physical care law on the Fathers Issues board here on SPARC as it is the most widely read. Here's a letter I rec'vd today from the Gov's office.

May 25, 2004

Dear *****:

    After much reflection and research as to what is best for Iowa children, I decided to sign House File 22, which establishes in Iowa law (Iowa Code Section 598.41, subsection 5) the presumption that children benefit when both parents remain positively involved in their lives after a divorce.

    This bill takes into consideration studies that have found that children tend to do better in school, feel better about themselves and remain more emotionally and physically healthy when both divorcing parents take a loving, nurturing role in their children's lives. Whether in divorced or intact families, children need a mother and a father. Each makes a substantial, though often differing but complementary contribution to the child's life.

    While the bill creates the presumption that joint physical care by both parents is to the benefit of the children, the bill does allow judges to deny requests for joint physical care if there are specific findings that joint physical care would not be in the best interests of a child. This would protect a child from a parent or home situation found to be physically or emotionally abusive or otherwise negligent or generally not in the best interest of a child.

    The bill also does not preclude divorcing parents from working out their own mutually agreeable, court approved parenting and living arrangements for their children. Every child in Iowa, whether in an intact or divorced family, is entitled whenever possible, to the love, the nurturing and the creative inspiration offered by two parents who share their responsibilities toward their children. House File 22 deserves a chance to succeed.

    Sincerely,
   
Thomas J. Vilsack, Governor                                                                      Sally J. Pederson, Lieutenant Governor

Stop the Presses!!! PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY - Mark Griebel emailed me the message below and I urge each of you to help make, not only history, but THE FUTURE!

Let's not stop till Iowa's Governor Tom Vilsack signs this into law!

Please, ALL of you, call, email or write Iowa's governor and let him
know the ENTIRE NATION is watching this.

If you're outside the USA, do the same and let him know the ENTIRE
WORLD is watching and expecting his signature!

Robert Lisk

..............................................
Congratulations!!!!!!!!

HF22 passed the Iowa Senate last night with all Senators voting
unanimously and one absent, thats right 49 YES and 0 NO. Your efforts
made this happen and all of you deserve credit for this victory. With
such a strong vote in favor of HF22 should place more pressure on the
Governor to sign. Two years ago he vetoed HF678 in addition there was
a party line vote in the Senate that helped weaken that bill. Today's
vote is proof to all of you that the Iowa legislators are listening
to you.

Our next and final step is to focus on Governor Vilsack. We need to
be polite and encouraging. Ask the Governor to sign the bill and tell
him in your words why this bill is important to you and your
children. Try to keep it short and sweet. Continue to write, e-mail,
and call the governor as often as you can. Now is the time to ask
your family and friends to help out. The Governor has one month to
consider his options so we can't let up. THIS IS A VICTORY FOR OUR
KIDS!

Sincerely,

Mark Griebel
Chairman, CNBP //www.cnbp.info <--- READ the text of HF22 here.

//www.governor.state.ia.us/comments/capitol_correspond/index.html

Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
515-281-5211
Fax 515-281-6611

Write Governor Tom Vilsack and urge him to support and sign HF22 into law.

This bill would allow judges to presume joint phyisical care in the same manner as joint legal custody is currently decided.

For more info please visit //www.cnbp.info

If you're in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area, Please respond offsite ASAP. I can receive email thru the SPARC system and would sure appreciate a response.

I'd rather not clutter up the boards with this matter. I'm in another state.
Thanks!

http://www.indianacrc.org/index.html

Just looking for feedback, this seems like an excellent idea, a class action suit, against the states, in federal court for equal custody...  

They seem to have considerable support as someone in nearly every state has signed on to this, but being the natural skeptic I am at times, could this be too good to be true, or does it have the potential to be a dream come true?

The multi-state filing is scheduled for this coming Friday, Sept 17th and I jumped on the bandwagon and applied for and got appointed as my state's coordinator. (Ask and ye shall receive, eh? lol) Already I'm wondering if I'm in over my head or can somehow follow thru with this.

I've been told the only cost is a $150. filing fee, (which could be waived) the Indiana group is asking nothing, other than being the person to physically file the paperwork.  Since the Federal district courthouse is just a few minutes from my home, I figured why not... maybe it's just butterflies in my stomach, but I sure would appreciate some feedback from anyone here about this. Thanks!

Stop the Presses!!! PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY - Mark Griebel emailed me the message below and I urge each of you to help make, not only history, but THE FUTURE!

Let's not stop till Iowa's Governor Tom Vilsack signs this into law!

Please, ALL of you, call, email or write Iowa's governor and let him
know the ENTIRE NATION is watching this.

If you're outside the USA, do the same and let him know the ENTIRE
WORLD is watching and expecting his signature!

Robert Lisk

..............................................
Congratulations!!!!!!!!

HF22 passed the Iowa Senate last night with all Senators voting
unanimously and one absent, thats right 49 YES and 0 NO. Your efforts
made this happen and all of you deserve credit for this victory. With
such a strong vote in favor of HF22 should place more pressure on the
Governor to sign. Two years ago he vetoed HF678 in addition there was
a party line vote in the Senate that helped weaken that bill. Today's
vote is proof to all of you that the Iowa legislators are listening
to you.

Our next and final step is to focus on Governor Vilsack. We need to
be polite and encouraging. Ask the Governor to sign the bill and tell
him in your words why this bill is important to you and your
children. Try to keep it short and sweet. Continue to write, e-mail,
and call the governor as often as you can. Now is the time to ask
your family and friends to help out. The Governor has one month to
consider his options so we can't let up. THIS IS A VICTORY FOR OUR
KIDS!

Sincerely,

Mark Griebel
Chairman, CNBP //www.cnbp.info <--- READ the text of HF22 here.

//www.governor.state.ia.us/comments/capitol_correspond/index.html

Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
515-281-5211
Fax 515-281-6611

NEXT THURSDAY, OCT 7TH 2004
Open your window and shout, "I'm mad as hell and not going to take it anymore!" Seriously, spread the word...!!! Call, Email, SaddleUp, Carpool w/friends & families... to the

FIRST IN THE NATION HEARING - PACK THE COURTHOUSE!

United States District and Bankruptcy Clerk
5401 Bob Casey United States Courthouse
515 Rusk Ave
Houston, Tx 77002
713/250-5500
Map and Directions
http://www.txs.uscourts.gov/maps/houcourt.htm

It is CRUCIAL that every single noncustodial Texan possible, even out of staters, ATTEND this hearing if you're anywhere in or near Houston ! ! !

http://www.indianacrc.org/coord-TX.html <--contact info here for the Texas coordinator if you need more info.

This hearing will "determine" IF there are *enough* TX NCPs to make a Class. (DUH!) My understanding is all you have to do is polish up yer boots, slide on your string tie, dust off yer Stetson and be a WARM BODY! No testimony, no nuthin'! Just literally stand up and be counted. Now's your chance "rednecks" and all, stand tall and POLITELY, look "Texas Justice" squarely in the eye!

Exact time, room, or floor to be determined. I'll post as soon as is sent to me. Please don't post a bunch of messages on this thread, other than to bump. Thanks!

Stop the Presses!!! PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY - Mark Griebel emailed me the message below and I urge each of you to help make, not only history, but THE FUTURE!

Let's not stop till Iowa's Governor Tom Vilsack signs this into law!

Please, ALL of you, call, email or write Iowa's governor and let him
know the ENTIRE NATION is watching this.

If you're outside the USA, do the same and let him know the ENTIRE
WORLD is watching and expecting his signature!

Robert Lisk

..............................................
Congratulations!!!!!!!!

HF22 passed the Iowa Senate last night with all Senators voting
unanimously and one absent, thats right 49 YES and 0 NO. Your efforts
made this happen and all of you deserve credit for this victory. With
such a strong vote in favor of HF22 should place more pressure on the
Governor to sign. Two years ago he vetoed HF678 in addition there was
a party line vote in the Senate that helped weaken that bill. Today's
vote is proof to all of you that the Iowa legislators are listening
to you.

Our next and final step is to focus on Governor Vilsack. We need to
be polite and encouraging. Ask the Governor to sign the bill and tell
him in your words why this bill is important to you and your
children. Try to keep it short and sweet. Continue to write, e-mail,
and call the governor as often as you can. Now is the time to ask
your family and friends to help out. The Governor has one month to
consider his options so we can't let up. THIS IS A VICTORY FOR OUR
KIDS!

Sincerely,

Mark Griebel
Chairman, CNBP //www.cnbp.info <--- READ the text of HF22 here.

//www.governor.state.ia.us/comments/capitol_correspond/index.html

Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
515-281-5211
Fax 515-281-6611

http://www.crispe.org

http://www.iowfathers.com

Do something!

On Saturday, April 21, 2007, we are holding our first ever Non-Custodial Parents Rally in Des Moines in observance of Parental Alienation Awareness Day, which is April 25th.

Guest speakers include Presidential candidate Dr. Mark Klein, Stephen Baskerville, PhD, the president of American Coalition for Fathers and Children (ACFC), Dick Woods of Fathers for Equal Rights, Pastor Ron Smith of Children Need Both Parents, Inc (Chicago, IL), among others.

The event is being held from noon until 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 227 Walnut St., Des Moines, Iowa, 50309-2104

The event is FREE but registration is required so we know how much food and drink to order.  Please register by filling out the form below.

This is a huge opportunity for non-custodial parents to show strength in numbers and force legislators to take notice of our growing movement. IowaFathers.com looks forward to seeing you at the event.  

Register here:
http://www.iowafathers.com/ncp_rally_registration.htm

More info at //www.iowafathers.com

I'm told via credible contacts, that Dr. Stephen Baskerville will be speaking at the first ever, IowaFathers.com, non-custodial parents event in Des Moines at the Civic Center.

Please, go to the //www.iowafathers.com messageboard for more detailed information. I'll try to post more info here as it arrives.

Hawkeye

Newsletter

http://www.cnbp.info or better yet, //www.iowafathers.com
http://www.jointphysicalcare.info/

Please visit //www.klein4change.com to learn about the ONLY potential presidential candidate who dares to offer solutions for equal parenting after divorce. Thank you!

Please see the Iowa Board for details or visit //www.iowafathers.com for more! ! Help spread the word!

If you're in Iowa, have family here or just want to help, Iowafathers.com needs you. Lots of features on the site and some very active members, working hard to make a difference in the system so that children can have two, equal parents... not a manipulator and a wallet.  

http://www.cordellcordell.com/

Anyone have experiences with these folks? Are they good? And good for what? Track record? At least they have a snazzy website, but who are they, really?

How about //www.kidsfirstiowa.org....?  Purports to have a site, but doesn't, other than a couple of directories????

I have a hardcopy of the letterhead, but site seems bogus.

 

Go to //www.hisside.com and look in the upper right corner for the campaign regarding the PBS documentary.
"Join Campaign Against PBS's Breaking the Silence!"

Glenn has an email form you can use to easily give PBS your thoughts about this unfair program, scheduled to air nationwide, tomorrow (Thursday) night. I think his web-guy put the page together in a big hurry as the "send" button is tricky to find... Scroll slowly and horizontally after you complete the form. It's there, I sent mine.

If we can't get the program stopped at this late hour, we MUST persuade PBS to allow a rebuttal which is precisely what Ned Holstein, M.D., M.S. and founder of Boston based //www.fathersandfamilies.org is asking for our help with. Don't let PBS get by with unfair information!

Your taxdollars support PBS.

-----------------------------------------
MORE... From //www.fathersandfamilies.org...

On Thursday, PBS (Public Broadcasting System) stations around the country will air a one-hour documentary entitled "Breaking the Silence; Children's Stories." This film is an arrow aimed at the heart of the shared parenting movement. It says that those of us who want to share the custody of our children are wife beaters, and child abusers too. It gives no air time to opposing points of view.

We must respond.

Your mission is to help us generate heat on this taxpayer-supported network for abandoning balanced journalism and broadcasting blatant propaganda. You can do this by going to the link at the bottom of this email, which will take you to a website where you will have everything you need to respond: contact information for PBS executives, more details about the program, suggested letter, etc.

Responding to this show is extremely important. It is being picked up by radio stations, newspapers and other media outlets. We are demanding an opportunity to rebut.

A coalition of organizations around the country is working cooperatively to respond to this slander. We will generate a substantial response, but your participation is essential.

The program claims that in 75% of cases in which fathers seek either shared or sole custody of their children, they have a history of being batterers. The show also claims that two-thirds of the time mothers allege domestic violence, custody goes to the fathers anyway. The show further implies that almost all child abusers are fathers and that parental alienation is a ruse by batterers to win custody. These assertions are false.

Our demand is that PBS give us an opportunity to rebut these smears on the air.

Please act right now by going to Glenn Sacks's web site:

http://www.glennsacks.com/pbs

[As California goes, so does the rest of the country]

http://cspaonline.org/take_action.php <-- California Shared Parenting Group

As California goes, so does the rest of the country
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Glenn Sacks
To: 'sacs1'
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 12:29 PM
Subject: question


Steve:
We launched the campaign in support of the California Shared Parenting Bill (AB 1307) on my radio show last night. We're trying to hit them with everything we've got today and tomorrow. If possible, can you send the Call to Action below out to the FAPT list? Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Best Wishes,
Glenn Sacks
//www.HisSide.com
//www.GlennSacks.com
 
NEW CAMPAIGN: All Out for California Shared Parenting Bill!
 
April 25, 2005
 
As many of you know, this evening we declared a new His Side listener campaign in support of AB 1307, the new California Shared Parenting bill.  AB 1307 will create a clear presumption that parents equally share in the custody of their children unless there is clear evidence that it would not be in the children's best interests. AB 1307 protects children's relationship with both parents by making it clear that parents come before the family law court with equal rights to and responsibilities for their children.
California family law has enormous impact on the family law of other states, many of which are currently considering shared parenting bills. A victory on AB 1307 would reverberate across the country, aiding in ways large or small every child of divorce.

I want a letter from every individual on this list, no matter what state you live in. To join our campaign, click here.http://www.cspaonline.org/take_action.php

Hearing from so many of you over the past several years, it would be hard to put into words the amount of pain and misery caused by our current family law system and its sole custody, win/lose orientation.  Now is your chance to help change the system.

Though every His Side listener campaign we've launched so far has been successful, this one won't be easy. AB 1307 faces a tough fight from misguided feminist groups and other powerful forces who have already begun to assemble to oppose us.

Please recall, however, the events of last summer when we mobilized over 2,000 people to defeat a bill which would have given custodial parents almost unlimited right to move children out of noncustodial parents' lives. On the morning of August 16, Dan Walters, perhaps California's leading Sacramento insider, proclaimed in newspaper columns across the state that we had no chance to win. That same morning we received word that the bill was being pulled and we had won.

The California Shared Parenting Alliance (CSPA) is spearheading the bill.  

Again, to join our campaign, click here.

To listen to last night's His Side, "Support California Shared Parenting Bill AB 1307," click here.

Best Wishes,
Glenn Sacks
Listen to His Side with Glenn Sacks
GlennSacks.com

http://www.eagleforum.org

Scroll down to the Quick Topics and click on Fathers!  And lookie there, not only does Phyllis write eloquently, she's posting articles by the good Doc, Stephen Baskerville!  Tell it like it is, Phyllis!!!   Write her a thank you!!!

Eagle Forum • PO Box 618 • Alton, IL 62002 • phone: 618-462-5415 • fax: 618-462-8909 • [email protected]

If you're in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area, Please respond offsite ASAP. I can receive email thru the SPARC system and would sure appreciate a response.

I'd rather not clutter up the boards with this matter. I'm in another state.
Thanks!

Stumbled onto this today....

March 17, 2005 - 5:30 p.m.
Bryan Iehl, the founder of IowaFathers.com, will be a guest speaker for The Family and Children's Council (Empowering Dads) at the KWWL Building, 500 E. 4th Street, Suite 414, Waterloo, IA  50703.  The topic will be "How to Represent Yourself Pro Se."

This just in from www.cnbp.info:

Things are finally under way in Illinois. Mike Burns from the Illinois Shared Parenting group has been actively engaged with Illinois legislators. We now have a bill ready to move out of the Illinois Judiciary Committee. We have to convince the committee to vote in favor of the bill then it will go before the Illinois House. Like Iowa, Illinois has the same organizations fighting to stop this bill. These are the organizations who make their bread and butter of off of broken homes. (evil lawyers!)

I'm asking all of you to write to each member of the Illinois Judiciary committee and ask them to vote yes to HB1431. Illinois members have helped the Iowa side, now it's time to return the favor. We need to show them we are for real. Information about the bill is below.

Always be polite and to the point. JPC will get more parents to the bargaining table and more children will benefit. WE NEED A YES VOTE!!!!!!!!!!

Brosnahan, Rep D
[email protected]

Lang, Rep D
[email protected]

Hoffman, Rep D
[email protected]

Hamos, Rep D - Femi-Nazi
[email protected]

Hultgren, Rep R
[email protected]

Nekritz, Rep D
[email protected]

Osmond, Rep R
[email protected]

Rose, Rep Chapin R
[email protected]

Sacia, Rep Jim R
[email protected]

Wait, Rep R
[email protected]

Fritchey, Rep D - Chair
[email protected]

Bradley, Rep D - Co-chair
[email protected]

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You can also send a kind letter to the following Illinois legislators who sponsor this bill. They need your encouragement to push on with this bill. Illinois legislation is a different animal from Iowa. They truly need your encouragement.

House Co-sponsors

Froehlich, Rep R
[email protected]

Rep Richard Myers R
[email protected]

Rep Dunkin D
[email protected]

Winters, Rep R
[email protected]

Mathias, Rep R
[email protected]

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED, HB1431:

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that the court shall use a rebuttable presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the best interest of the child. Provides that, whenever it appears that both parents are fit, but that joint legal and physical custody is not feasible and cannot be remedied by a Joint Parenting Agreement between the parents, the court shall use a rebuttable presumption that the best interests of the child will be served by granting legal and physical custody to the parent more disposed to encourage and permit frequent and continuing contact by the other parent with the child. Requires the court to justify any departure from the presumptions with detailed findings.
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Here's what I wrote:
Dear neighbor, Greetings from Iowa,

Please vote yes for HB1431.  Don't hurt the children anymore. I've lived in Springfield, nearly lost a toe there when I was 4.

Children need both parents.... they do best with both parent's involvement. Their time, their enthusiasm. Time = money.

Sure, money helps, but it does not replace a parent's love, attention, care, devotion, skill sharing, the list goes on.

Please, Illinois legislators, do something positive for the upcoming generation. Allow them easier access to both parents.

Do not be the adults that said NO, you can't see your dad or your mom, grand or step parents for no sensible reason.

Don't cave into the feeble argument that some lawyers practice, that being feeding off of broken homes.

Show America and the world that you really care about children.  We'll be watching how you vote.