National Parents Organization Newsletter

November 6, 2013

National Parents Organization improves the lives of children and strengthens society by protecting every child's right to the love and care of both parents after separation or divorce. We seek better lives for children through family court reform that establishes equal rights and responsibilities for fathers and mothers.

Alabama Supreme Court Ends “Right” to College Life By Michael Polemeni, Chair, Executive Committee, National Parents Organization of Alabama While everyone was fretting over the Federal shutdown, the Alabama Supreme  Court took the unexpected, but absolutely correct action, of overturning Bayliss v. Bayliss. The Bayliss precedent has been used by courts to provide post-minority support for college. It has become an expected right for the "college life" for Alabama children. Now, with Bayliss overturned, the choice to provide monies for college is the choice of divorced parents. These parents, just as with the children of non-divorced parents, may add conditions that may be met by their children in order to provide college costs. It is the first lesson in responsibility for many children to seek funds through scholarships, grants, parents, grandparents, and "God forbid" work. Now all children, whether or not their parents are together, may learn this lesson. Read more... Share This Article: JOIN US & TAKE ACTION Volunteer to help NPO achieve our objectives in numerous legislative,legal and media campaigns by organizing at a more local level, making change happen on the ground, in your State. Learn More Contribute Like and follow us: Share Our Newsletter: Fathers and Families is now National Parents Organization Read message from Ned Holstein, MD, MS, Founder and Chair of the Board

About Us Mission Vision National Parents Organization PO BOX 270760 Boston, Massachusetts 02127-0760 (617) 542-9300 www.NationalParentsOrganization.org Parents@NationalParents Organization.org Information Resources > Share Your Story: Members share stories of their children and families. > Advice: Our most frequently asked questions are posted with answers from experts. Establish an Affiliation in Your State National Parents Organization is working to build a strong affiliate in every state. What will it take to bring National Parents Organization to your state? Leadership. It takes a team of volunteers to organize in your state and to reach out to legislators, media, and other groups who will work with us to make shared parenting the norm. If you are ready, please contact Rita Fuerst Adams, National Executive Director. Together we can build an affiliate in your state. Family Courts’ Anti-Father Practices Produce Single Fathers by Choice November 4, 2013 by Robert Franklin, Esq. For decades we’ve had “single mothers by choice.” Now fathers are making the same one. This article on the subject of men opting for fatherhood without a partner is long, thoughtful and informative (The Guardian, 11/1/13). It’s also, to my mind, less judgmental than it ought to be. Read more... Norwegian Company Employees Busted for Re-Abducting Kidnapped Children November 3, 2013 by Robert Franklin, Esq. The problem of international parental kidnapping of children has gotten so bad that companies are now springing up to provide extra-legal services to recover them. Unsurprisingly, that shady enterprise has gotten some people arrested, most recently by Italian police in Palermo. Read about it here (Associated Press, 10/31/13). Read more... Chattanoogan Writers Criticize Child Support Laws November 1, 2013 by Robert Franklin, Esq. The issue is child support and how states enforce payment, or attempt to. The writers, unlike in most of the mainstream news media, are just everyday folks expressing their thoughts on the subject. Read more... Sullinger Case Teaches Lessons in What Not to Do About Domestic Violence October 31, 2013 by Robert Franklin, Esq. This claim of domestic violence, the response by police and its ultimate outcome in court, while pretty mundane, tell us a lot about how the domestic violence system operates (Boston Globe, 10/28/13). Read more... The opinions expressed herein are those of our guest authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Parents Organization or its Board of Directors. Volunteer Testimonial “Every child deserves a nurturing, loving environment and protection from hostile parenting and alienation. I have seen first-hand the effects of the emotional turmoil created by unfit parents. As a grand-parent, It is especially heart-breaking to see your child victimized by both an angry parent and then again by a misinformed family court system. I became involved with National Parents Organization, because the focus is advocacy for the children.” Paul Schaffer, Member, Connecticut Executive Committee

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