What happens when a boy wants to play field hockey? If you live in Missouri, or countless other states in America, too bad. That’s what happened to high school sophomore Matthew Bozdech. When he asked to play, the school refused his request. Matt…
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Sexual Assault on Campus–Is It Exaggerated?
An excerpt from this article by Cathy Young: http://www.mindingthecampus.com/originals/2011/04/_by_cathy_young_1.html Earlier this month, shortly after the announcement of a sexual harassment investigation targeting Yale University, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” to colleges on the…
Why the American Family-Court System is Broken
“To get divorced, you can’t just simply fill out a form that says ‘I’m divorced.’ You have to go to court and a judge has to approve the divorce,” says Divorce Corp’s Joe Sorge. “Breaking up is traumatic on its own, nevermind having to go to court and appear before a judge.”
Sorge argues that because the legal code to get a divorce is so complex, nearly all respective parties have to hire expensive lawyers and pay legal fees that make the average non-contested divorce cost between $10,000 and $20,000. A contested divorce can run well over $50,000.
“It’s the fourth most common cause of bankruptcy in the United States,” says Sorge.
Sorge sat down with Reason TV’s Tracy Oppenheimer to outline some of these institutional problems and possible resolutions that he addresses in his documentary and accompanying book, both titled Divorce Corp.
About 8 minutes.
Produced by Tracy Oppenheimer. Camera by Zach Weissmueller and Alexis Garcia.
Go to http://reason.com/reasontv/2014/04/23… for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason TV’s YouTube Channel for notifications when new material goes live.
Barbara Kay: Yet more family law gender injustice
A year ago 19-year old Preston King was a light-hearted young Southern California man in love with his high school sweetheart. Her pregnancy changed their lives dramatically. But, even though the couple’s relationship deteriorated and they chose to live apart, King…
Should welfare programs pay more attention to dads?
This is an excerpt from the third article in a four-part series, written in partnership with TheAtlantic.com, examining the role of fathers in American families. The 10-month-old twins call Frandy “Da Da.” He changes their diapers, mixes up their formula and…
AVFM Interview with Dr. Stephen Baskerville
Baskerville, a professor at Patrick Henry Collegein Purcellville, VA and author of “Taken Into Custody,” has long been thought of as the academic hero of the fathers rights movement. He has spoken extensively in the news media concerning the family courts and the demise of the rights of fathers.
His book, Taken Into Custody, is a must read.
LEADING WOMEN FOR SHARED PARENTING
A growing number of children are being raised without the benefit of meaningful engagement with both parents. As contemporary research conclusively demonstrates, a child who effectively loses one of his or her parents through a custody decision, usually the father,…
There Are No Good Men
Is there really a lack of good men in the dating pool or do some women overlook the ones that are already in existence? From what I’ve experienced, when many women who are dating meet a GOOD man, they either…
Instant Custody
If you knew that you would automatically get custody and not have to pay child support and/or alimony, would you be more likely to file for divorce if you were really unhappy in your marriage or relationship? Let me guess…
Generations | Ep. 5 | Fatherhood
Are modern parents more authoritative than older generations of parents?
About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being a dad.
The Good Enough Parent | Ep. 3 | Fatherhood
Learning that it’s OK to make mistakes isn’t easy. Watch as Hank Azaria talks to friends and experts about getting through it all.
About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being a dad.
Let me just add this. The story about the subway at around 2:40 is one of my WORST nightmares. Fortunately it has never happened to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW48eS36MLc#aid=P-1gTTVfpus
Standoffs and Tantrums | Ep. 2 | Fatherhood
Hank Azaria discovers parenting is not for the faint-hearted as he navigates the terrible three’s.
About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being a dad.
Men Its Time To Boycott Marriage Until Laws Change & Here Is Why! Pt 1
I have been checking Tommy Sotomayor out for a while. He tells it like it is.
I’ve been asking the same question to many of my female friends and no one can seem to give an answer:
Why SHOULD men get married?
Judith Grossman: A Mother, a Feminist, Aghast
An Excerpt from this article: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324600704578405280211043510 I am a feminist. I have marched at the barricades, subscribed to Ms. magazine, and knocked on many a door in support of progressive candidates committed to women’s rights. Until a month ago, I would…
When is a sperm donor a father – Part II
Men…as much as we think we live in 2014, the domestic relation laws are written as if it is 1954. Why isn’t this woman’s ex-partner held responsible for child support? She was the partner right? She is allowed to walks…
Stop being ashamed of being men
By Rick Johnson Better Dads Ministry, Roseberg Oregon From this article: http://oregonfaithreport.com/2014/01/the-war-on-men/ Guys, we need to stop being ashamed of being men. Virtually every behavior that is natural to a man is now being criticized and we are made to feel…
Divorce Corp Reviews…so far
“Any divorce survivor will see rueful reminders of a destructive process. Any engaged couple should see it, period….” – Colin Covert Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Documentary tackles the divorce industry with the same zeal as the lawyers it rebukes….” – Eric Monder Film Journal International
“Infuriating, but lacking the balance to be the take-down of a corrupt system that it claims to be….” – Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
“After you see this entertaining documentary, you will be depressed about the U.S. divorce industry and may vow never to get married or have kids…” – Harvey S. Karten Compuserve
“The feel good movie of the year!!!” – Clayton Craddock The SoCraddock Method
Male and Female Brains Really Are Built Differently
Seriously, do people really think our brains are the same? Wow. Stephen Pinker tells it like it is: From The Blank Slate by Stephen Pinker: “Equity feminism is a moral doctrine about equal treatment that makes no commitments regarding open…
How To Fight A Baby
Trouble In Splitsville
As matrimonial law grows ever more complex, getting out of a marriage requires a very good lawyer. Someone who can keep you out of the tabloid glare — or put your spouse in it. And someone who can understand your…
