Custody Legislation
To dispel some things that are going around on social media, a presumption of equal custody will not solve the issue completely and will not get you equal custody. Courts do not base their decisions on the “presumption”. Attorneys do not argue the “presumption”. They argue the factors with state law.
Those who suggest that you approach these issues in small bites only want to drag this out longer, usually to keep their non-profit coffers fed and to make it appear that they are doing something to help you.
We have a “sample” custody legislation proposal that is based on what we have done in the past and new problems that have come to light since we last got a bill introduced. Many lack the experience we have with talking to legislators and dealing with the “bill writers” of your state legislature. Here’s a tip, they don’t always know how custody decisions are made by the courts or how the system works. Some will try to overly complicate something that should be simple for attorneys and pro se litigants to use easily.
We have “tools” that are easy to use and support the reasons why changes are necessary.
We suggest using:
A simple handout. – See here
White Paper that shows the benefits to parents, and the state and counties. – See here
A White Paper that we did on what the judges can and cannot do. While written for Ohio, it can be researched and applied to your state. – See here
If you are interested, please send an email to the email address below.
Include the following:
1. Your name
2. Your organization’s name
3. Your address, city, and state
4. Your phone number
5. Your state representative and state senator.
We looking forward to talking with you directly and working with you.
Legislative Director
440-281-5478
legislation@ohiofamilyrights.com
