| Advocacy |
| Issues we address |
Judicial Education
District Court / Family Court Judges are improving across the nation as to understanding the divorce and custody
arena. The current 'family court system' in many jurisdictions often appears to be ‘broken’. At various levels and
through 'Continuing Studies' programs we will offer professional awareness of national trends and methods to
enhance their respective areas of discipline.
District Court / Family Court Judges are improving across the nation as to understanding the divorce and custody
arena. The current 'family court system' in many jurisdictions often appears to be ‘broken’. At various levels and
through 'Continuing Studies' programs we will offer professional awareness of national trends and methods to
enhance their respective areas of discipline.
Parenting Time
This one of the leading causes of distress for families. Plain and simple, children need both sets of parents (unless
there is serious abuse) and the current state of the legal system does not provide a solution that works well.
Enforcement of parenting time guidelines without the costly use of attorneys is one area under review. Child Support
enforcement has agencies. Parenting time does not. This must change.
This one of the leading causes of distress for families. Plain and simple, children need both sets of parents (unless
there is serious abuse) and the current state of the legal system does not provide a solution that works well.
Enforcement of parenting time guidelines without the costly use of attorneys is one area under review. Child Support
enforcement has agencies. Parenting time does not. This must change.
Legislation
Across the nation we are forming statewide chapters of USABFA that will set forth in each state the process of making
legislators more aware and understanding of the challenges faced by blended families.
The USABFA intends to recruit and grow a national network that will become a formidable lobbying and action group
for the benefit of their state's blended families. We also will seek to improve the lives of single parents also.
Across the nation we are forming statewide chapters of USABFA that will set forth in each state the process of making
legislators more aware and understanding of the challenges faced by blended families.
The USABFA intends to recruit and grow a national network that will become a formidable lobbying and action group
for the benefit of their state's blended families. We also will seek to improve the lives of single parents also.
Child Support
Both sides of this high profile topic and very important aspect of parenting need attention to improve the system. The
cost of raising a child is clear. Child Support calculations that are used to provide for the children long term in both
homes can be a key to successful co-parenting partnership. There is a difference between using Child Support to
raise a child versus an arena where the paying spouse is damaged by an inequity of ones financial position. We are
working with state legislators, beginning in KS and MO to create a potential prototype model to take to other state
legislators that offers a favorable situation for all.
Both sides of this high profile topic and very important aspect of parenting need attention to improve the system. The
cost of raising a child is clear. Child Support calculations that are used to provide for the children long term in both
homes can be a key to successful co-parenting partnership. There is a difference between using Child Support to
raise a child versus an arena where the paying spouse is damaged by an inequity of ones financial position. We are
working with state legislators, beginning in KS and MO to create a potential prototype model to take to other state
legislators that offers a favorable situation for all.
Custody
Divorce and Custody issues often become one of the key areas of pain or 'breakdown' that damage new blended
families. The still lingering feelings in some divorce situation create legal, family and psychological issues for which
families aren't sure where to turn for effective assistance, counsel or coaching.
USABFA at the county, state and federal levels, will work to improve the clear understanding of the impact on children
long term of ‘high conflict divorce’ and 'custody battles' and how they can affect society at every level for generations to
come.
For individuals, USABFA can also point families to professionals in the areas of legal assistance and family therapy,
as well as para-professionals equipped to serve.
Divorce and Custody issues often become one of the key areas of pain or 'breakdown' that damage new blended
families. The still lingering feelings in some divorce situation create legal, family and psychological issues for which
families aren't sure where to turn for effective assistance, counsel or coaching.
USABFA at the county, state and federal levels, will work to improve the clear understanding of the impact on children
long term of ‘high conflict divorce’ and 'custody battles' and how they can affect society at every level for generations to
come.
For individuals, USABFA can also point families to professionals in the areas of legal assistance and family therapy,
as well as para-professionals equipped to serve.
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