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Shared Parenting on the Move in West Virginia
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Date: 3/5/2008 7:09 am
Date: 3/5/2008 7:09 am
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In West Virginia pictures tell the story much
better than words. There is significant activity in the state and
the men and women of
MAWAD
(Men and Women Against Discrimination) are doing
a tremendous job moving their Joint Parenting Act through the
legislature.
Click
here to read the Act. On January 13 and 14th,
MAWAD leaders Tim Fitro and Ron Foster put together a series of events
designed to bring awareness of the bill to the West Virginia
community. They invited former 3 time NFL Superbowl Champion Tim
McKyer to visit West Virginia and talk with citizens, legislators and
community leaders about the need for Shared Parenting.
On Monday, January 14, MAWAD hosted several events at the state capitol for legislators. This was opening day of the 2008 legislative session. Tim McKyer was introduced as guest in both the Senate and the House Chamber. Later in the day, MAWAD hosted a luncheon for legislators attended by approximately 40 lawmakers. After the luncheon, legislators attended a sneak peek of Aginelo Productions documentary, "Support: System Down."
Last Wednesday, January 30th, the House Judiciary Committee held invitation-only informational hearings on the bills. The committee heard testimony from Tim Fitro and Ron Foster of MAWAD and also from Dr. Warren Farrell (author, 'Father and Child Reunion') and Dr. Linda Nielsen (ACFC President, Women Studies Professor at Wake Forest University and author of 'Embracing Your Father'.)
Opposition to the bill comes from social workers, child protective services, the domestic violence coalitions and attorneys. You may recall these are the same groups that opposed North Dakota's shared parenting ballot initiative in 2006.
The hearing took place in the House Chamber. Over 200 people attended, the galleries were full and people lined the walls at the back of the chamber. The hearing was covered by multiple media outlets. Originally scheduled for two hours, the committee heard testimony and took questions from legislators for over three hours.
Take a look at the photo's of these exciting events. Shared Parenting is the next step in family law reform.
Thea Artis
http://www.geocities.com/f4vahr/TA
On Monday, January 14, MAWAD hosted several events at the state capitol for legislators. This was opening day of the 2008 legislative session. Tim McKyer was introduced as guest in both the Senate and the House Chamber. Later in the day, MAWAD hosted a luncheon for legislators attended by approximately 40 lawmakers. After the luncheon, legislators attended a sneak peek of Aginelo Productions documentary, "Support: System Down."
Last Wednesday, January 30th, the House Judiciary Committee held invitation-only informational hearings on the bills. The committee heard testimony from Tim Fitro and Ron Foster of MAWAD and also from Dr. Warren Farrell (author, 'Father and Child Reunion') and Dr. Linda Nielsen (ACFC President, Women Studies Professor at Wake Forest University and author of 'Embracing Your Father'.)
Opposition to the bill comes from social workers, child protective services, the domestic violence coalitions and attorneys. You may recall these are the same groups that opposed North Dakota's shared parenting ballot initiative in 2006.
The hearing took place in the House Chamber. Over 200 people attended, the galleries were full and people lined the walls at the back of the chamber. The hearing was covered by multiple media outlets. Originally scheduled for two hours, the committee heard testimony and took questions from legislators for over three hours.
Take a look at the photo's of these exciting events. Shared Parenting is the next step in family law reform.
Thea Artis
http://www.geocities.com/f4vahr/TA