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ifeminists
July 1, 2003
Wendy McElroy |
In the Best Interest of the Children... A new legal term is creating debate across North America: the "rebuttable presumption of joint custody." It means family courts should presume that divorcing parents will equally share the legal and physical custody of children unless there is compelling reason to rule otherwise.   |
Financial Advisor
November 2005
Karen DeMasters |
When Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Some financial advisors have developed an expertise in helping families work through the financial issues involved when grandparents are raising grandchildren. |
Registered Rep.
May 25, 2011
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
College Aid Checklist for Grandparents Seven tips that will allow grandparents to safely contribute to their grandkids' college education. |
ifeminists
November 10, 2004 |
Letter: Grandparent Visitation Statutes Parents who oppose the grandparent visitation statues do not oppose grandparent visitation. They are simply against the "forced visitation" laws that are devastating to children and parents. |
ifeminists
September 29, 2004
Wendy McElroy |
Across U.S., Non-Custodial Parents Sue The number of non-custodial parent plaintiffs who sign on to a federal class action cannot be predicted but it could run into millions. Federal law is being asked to trump state practice in custody matters. |
ifeminists
October 8, 2002
Sacks & Thompson |
Can Abolishing Sole Custody Curb Divorce? Research from American Law and Economics Review indicates the presumption of joint physical custody may serve to keep some marriages together. |
ifeminists
July 19, 2006
McCormick & Sacks |
North Dakota Shared Parenting Initiative Will Help Children of Divorce A misguided collection of federal and state officials, divorce attorneys and women's advocates have all united to oppose a simple proposition: children need both parents. |
Salon.com
June 7, 2000
Damien Cave |
The Supreme Court wimps out on grandparents rights The justices reveal themselves to be as knotted as a family in the throes of emotional strife. |
ifeminists
September 24, 2002
Sacks & Thompson |
Shared Custody Could Prevent Abductions According to the US Department of Justice, mothers and fathers abduct their children in equal numbers. What is needed is to reform the child custody system in order to prevent the kidnappings from occurring in the first place. |
The Family Room
Dawn Seewer |
Long Distance Grandparents Having children is an exciting family event not only for mom and dad but also for grandparents. Unfortunately in this day and age many families live thousands of miles away from each other and only get to see their grandchildren every once in a great while... |
ifeminists
August 26, 2003
Wendy McElroy |
Going to Extremes The issue of fathers' rights in the U.K. may be entering a more violent phase. If so, this should act as a cautionary tale for North America. |
ifeminists
March 1, 2006
Carey Roberts |
The Feminist Anti-Kid Crusade Despite the fact that kids with involved dads do better, regardless of all the joint custody laws, and in spite of the laughable antics of the M.O.M. brigade, mothers continue to be favored in custody decisions by a 7 to 1 margin. |
ifeminists
June 30, 2004
Jon W. |
Letter: Civil Disobedience & Fundamental Liberty Rights of Parents There is no sign that the Federal Courts are going to recognize the serious legal mess of the family court system. |
ifeminists
August 8, 2008
Teri Stoddard |
Equal Custody And VAWA Regarding custody, the Violence Against Women Act is unconstitutional and full of misandry. |
ifeminists
August 2, 2006
McCormick & Sacks |
NOW at 40: Group's Opposition to Shared Parenting Contradicts Its Goal of Gender Equality It's time for the National Organization for Women to re-examine its misguided stand against shared parenting, and to bring its policies into line with its stated ideals. |
ifeminists
August 18, 2004
Wendy McElroy |
Child Custody Laws Poised for Change A war to change custody laws has clearly been declared, not only in California but also across North America. Hopefully, everyone will remember that the battle is not about ideology but what is best for children. |
ifeminists
September 27, 2006
McCormick & Sacks |
Shared Parenting Initiative Helps Women, Too The North Dakota Shared Parenting Initiative (NDSPI) grants joint custody to both parents unless one is seen as unfit. However, there are certain children's rights group that oppose this proposed law. |
ifeminists
March 5, 2007
Teri Stoddard |
Can't Find a Husband? Men who embrace fatherhood are shown their time and influence aren't important. Our government does this by enforcing child support orders while not enforcing visitation orders. |
ifeminists
May 31, 2006
McCormick & Sacks |
Louisiana's HB 315 Says One Parent is Better Than Two Shared parenting is advocated by a growing consensus of mental health and family law professionals, and current Louisiana law has led to an increase in shared custody awards. HB 315 would reverse this progress. |
ifeminists
December 15, 2004
Carey Roberts |
Long Live the Matriarchy! Until the essential role of fathers is recognized and antiquated laws are changed, millions of American children will be deprived of the steady hand of a loving father. |
ifeminists
November 2, 2005
Leving & Sacks |
PBS Declares War on Dads Breaking the Silence is a direct assault on American fathers, and the minimal, hard won gains they have made in protecting their children's right to have their fathers in their lives. |
ifeminists
January 12, 2005
Tony Zizza |
Parental Alienation Is Bad Parenting, Not A Psychiatric Disorder Perhaps more parents will lose custody when parental alienation is proved in family court. Perhaps more parents will wake up to the dangers of Prozac and all antidepressants and psychiatric drugs. |
ifeminists
August 25, 2004
K. C. Wilson |
Child Support: Income Shares, Part I While assuming a divorce never happened as far as the children are concerned would make an excellent premise for custody arrangements, it is unsustainable for financial ones. |
ifeminists
February 11, 2003
Thompson & Sacks |
Undermining the American Family The American Law Institute, which exercises great influence on American jurisprudence, has just released a series of family law recommendations that would exacerbate our problems by trivializing the importance of marriage, encouraging divorce and accelerating fatherlessness. |
ifeminists
September 15, 2004
K. C. Wilson |
The Subversion of Child Support Child support in the U.S. would do better to assume no greater ambition than cover normal child costs. It would serve children better, which it is what it's supposed to do, not adult needs nor other social or economic agendas. |
Registered Rep.
June 1, 2012
Gleeson & Britton |
Youth Exodus Gen X and Y move assets more often than their parents. |
ifeminists
July 8, 2007
Michael J. McManus |
Taken Into Custody Father's Day was not joyful for millions of fathers who had a divorce forced upon them, whose children were "taken into custody" by the mother who filed for the divorce. |
Registered Rep.
April 22, 2015
Kevin McKinley |
Small Deposits Now, Big Money Later Using the right vehicle and starting as soon as possible, parents, grandparents and other concerned family members can provide a lifetime of financial security for the children they love. |
Financial Planning
December 1, 2012
Donald Jay Korn |
Paying it Forward: Funding 529 Plans for Grandchildren Funding a 529 plan for a grandchild can offer estate-tax benefits for wealthy clients - plus feel-good rewards. |
On Wall Street
September 1, 2012
Alan J. Foxman |
Looking at Illinois Court's Ruling on Non-Compete Clause Our legal analyst explores one state s new rules on employment agreements. |
Investment Advisor
July 2009
Peter McCarthy |
Bilocation As families straddle various countries and jurisdictions, they also encounter a range of new issues that may threaten their financial security and their control over important family decisions. Let's explore some of these issues and how advisors can help. |
On Wall Street
October 1, 2011
Michelle Lodge |
Five Questions With Sandra Timmermann MetLife Mature Market Institute director Sandra Timmermann speaks about its latest study on grandparents and how advisors can best serve these early baby boomers as they plan their retirement. |
Financial Advisor
July 2007
Tracey Longo |
Helping Clients Grow 529 Plans Faster More advisors' clients are maxing out on 529 plans, driving first-year contributions into the six-figure range. |
Registered Rep.
June 17, 2013
Kevin McKinley |
The Power of Persuasion These small acts for clients' children and grandchildren can make a big difference. |
Salon.com
April 10, 2002
Janelle Brown |
Evicting Grandma Elderly residents of public housing must police their children and grandchildren or lose their apartments. But the Supreme Court ruling apparently doesn't apply to the Bush family... |
Investment Advisor
August 2008
Kara P. Stapleton |
Eternal Students With students taking longer to finish college, and more going to graduate school, your clients will more than likely need education-funding plans that cover more than the traditional four years at college for their children or grandchildren. |
Financial Advisor
January 2007
Marla Brill |
The College Savings Chasm The gap between college savings and costs is big, and it's likely to get bigger. Here is some advice on how financial planners can help. |
The Motley Fool
March 31, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Gifts for Grandchildren Experienced grandparents offer terrific advice on investment gifts for grandchildren. |
ifeminists
February 22, 2006
Carey Roberts |
The M.O.M. Squad Capers Be forewarned, M.O.M.s - Mothers Opposed to Men - wield a formidable array of fake statistics, sob stories, and old-fashioned propaganda. |
Registered Rep.
April 1, 2005
Kevin McKinley |
Passing Grades for 529s When qualified college savings accounts burst on the scene in the late 1990s, the initial growth exceeded most expectations. At the same time, small tickets, bigger regulatory burdens and a go-go stock market are diminishing the interest of some advisors. |
