Download or read book Gender Bias in Child Custody Cases written by Jennifer Jee and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a popularized idea that mothers gain legal custody of their children more often than fathers do, suggesting both a social bias and a court bias against fathers (Bancroft & Silverman, 2002). What is less known is that when fathers seek child custody, they gain such custody (joint or sole) over 70% of the time, even in the documented presence of their abusive history within the home (Shafran, 1994). This poses a risk to both the children and the mother (Bancroft & Silverman, 2002). Gender biases that do occur in family court work against the best interests of the children, not to mention abused mothers, often leading to violent fathers obtaining custody. Throughout this process, children are often negatively affected and are left without a means to have their voice heard or a way to protect themselves. This study further investigated gender biases in family court by analyzing 20 stories written by mothers who have fought for child custody against abusive fathers. A qualitative data analysis of these women's stories using grounded theory identified six categories of prevalent themes. Results offer insight into the current injustices mothers and their children experience. Founded themes highlight the need for change within the family court system that will keep them and their children safe from further abuse. Limitations of the study and future research areas are also examined.
Download or read book Does Gender Still Matter written by Derek K. Ronnfeldt and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last several decades, nearly all of the states have formed task forces to look at the perception of a gender bias within the family court systems as they pertain to child custody. This self-scrutiny has included the attitudes of judges and attorneys within the system and the need of reform of our family courts. This research focused on replicating a study conducted by Dotterweich and McKinney that was completed in 2000 that compiled statistics from four different state task forces in Maryland, Missouri, Texas, and Washington. This research focused on Illinois judges and attorneys, using the same questions and response categories as Dotterweich and McKinney to determine if perceptions still existed of favoritism towards the mother in awarding custody of the children, even while state laws mandated equal treatment. An additional variable was introduced, specifically, if the dependent variable of the "deadbeat dad" effects the presiding judge's decision of awarding custody and does this negative perception of males help favor mothers in these disputes. E-surveys were sent to 1,910 judges and attorneys in the state of Illinois, with all 102 counties represented, the aim of which was to provide a "perspective regarding attitudes towards gender bias in child custody cases" (Dotterweich & McKinney, 2000). Of the 1,910 surveys sent, 183 responses were returned; 160 (87.4%) attorneys participated and 23 (12.6%) judges. Of the 160 attorneys, 103 (65.9%) of the participants were male and 57 (34.1%) were female. In compiling the results, over a third of the attorneys (35.6%) felt that judges favored the mother "always or usually" when awarding child custody, whereas, only 4.4% of the judges perceived this bias. Less than half of the attorneys (40.6%) "always or usually" hold the opinion that fathers are given fair consideration in child custody matters, and yet 78.3% of judges hold the same opinion. Neither attorneys (5.0%) nor judges (8.7%) "always or usually" hold the opinion that financial standing matters as is also the case with employment outside the home (19% for attorneys and 0% for judges). Deadbeat dads as a dependent variable has no significantly statistical relationship in regards to decision making on child custody awards. Overall, attorneys perceive that mothers continue to be favored in custody cases but not to the same degree as in the Dotterweich & McKinney study; judges do not share this opinion.
Download or read book Family Law and Gender Bias written by Nicholas Mercuro and published by JAI Press(NY). This book was released on 1992 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues, by Steven H. Hobbs
Download or read book Critical Storytelling in 2020 Issues Elections and Beyond written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embraces the fierce urgency of the year 2020. Authors bravely offer their perspectives to us—their stories ring out beyond the written page.
Download or read book Mothers on Trial written by Phyllis Chesler and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and revised with seven new chapters, a new introduction, and a new resources section, this landmark book is invaluable for women facing a custody battle. It was the first to break the myth that mothers receive preferential treatment over fathers in custody disputes. Although mothers generally retain custody when fathers choose not to fight for it, fathers who seek custody often win—not because the mother is unfit or the father has been the primary caregiver but because, as Phyllis Chesler argues, women are held to a much higher standard of parenting. Incorporating findings from years of research, hundreds of interviews, and international surveys about child-custody arrangements, Chesler argues for new guidelines to resolve custody disputes and to prevent the continued oppression of mothers in custody situations. This book provides a philosophical and psychological perspective as well as practical advice from one of the country’s leading matrimonial lawyers. Both an indictment of a discriminatory system and a call to action over motherhood under siege, Mothers on Trial is essential reading for anyone concerned either personally or professionally with custody rights and the well-being of the children involved.
Download or read book Gender and child custody written by Peter J. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution written by Mark A. Fine and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook presents up-to-date scholarship on the causes and predictors, processes, and consequences of divorce and relationship dissolution. Featuring contributions from multiple disciplines, this Handbook reviews relationship termination, including variations depending on legal status, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation. The Handbook focuses on the often-neglected processes involved as the relationship unfolds, such as infidelity, hurt, and remarriage. It also covers the legal and policy aspects, the demographics, and the historical aspects of divorce. Intended for researchers, practitioners, counselors, clinicians, and advanced students in psychology, sociology, family studies, communication, and nursing, the book serves as a text in courses on divorce, marriage and the family, and close relationships.
Download or read book The Custody Revolution written by Richard Ades Warshak and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Warshak's thoughtful, commonsense approach questions the practice of routinely awarding custody to mothers and shows why children often fare best in the care of the same-sex parent. In conventional custody arrangements, mothers are overburdened, fathers are reduced to a superficial presence in their children's lives, and children experience a deterioration in their relationship with each parent. Dr. Warshak shows why we have no grounds for discriminating against.
Download or read book Judges Gender Bias and Gender Role Orientation in Determining Child Custody Following Parental Divorce written by Joseph R. Dickey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce written by Joseph Cordell and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knowledge Every Man Needs for a Successful Divorce Each year 500,000 men will face divorce, and most of them make at least one crucial—and often irreversible—mistake. These errors might seem minor, such as moving out while things get sorted out, or thinking of “temporary” orders as being truly temporary. But when they get to court, these men discover they have put themselves in a terrible position. They may have to give up their house, pay impossibly high alimony, or even lose custody. You could be one of these men. But you don’t have to be. Joseph Cordell, the founder of the nation’s largest law firm focusing on men’s divorce and the creator of the Dads Divorce website, has seen the consequences of the mistakes men make. Drawing upon the huge number of cases that Cordell & Cordell has handled, this book identifies the 10 most common mistakes that end up hurting men in divorce. Cordell demystifies the divorce process, explains what judges consider in making their final decisions, and lays out a road map for positive actions men can take to achieve the best possible outcome. No man should face divorce without this book.
Download or read book All In written by Josh Levs and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When journalist Josh Levs was denied fair parental leave by his employer after his child was born, he fought back—and won. Since then, he’s become an advocate for modern families and working fathers. In All In, he explores the changing face of fatherhood and what it means for our individual lives, families, workplaces, and society. Fatherhood today is far different from previous generations. Stay-at-home dads are increasingly common, and growing numbers of men are working part-time or flextime schedules to spend more time with their children. Even the traditional breadwinner-dad is being transformed. Dads today are more emotionally and physically involved on the home front. They are “all in” and—like mothers—they are struggling with work-life balance and doing it all. Journalist and “dad columnist” Josh Levs explains that despite these unprecedented changes, our laws, corporate policies, and gender-based expectations in the workplace remain rigid. They are preventing both women and men from living out the equality we believe in—and hurting businesses in the process. Women have done a great job of speaking out about this, Levs—whose fight for parental leave made front page news across the country—argues. It’s now time for men to join in. Combining Levs’ personal experiences with investigative reporting and frank conversations with fathers about everything from work life to money to sex, All In busts popular myths, lays out facts, uncovers the forces holding all of us back, and shows how we can all join together to change them.
Download or read book Conducting Child Custody Evaluations written by Philip M. Stahl and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the mental health expert′s many roles as therapist, mediator, evaluator, consultant to attorneys, expert witness, and more, Philip M. Stahl′s Conducting Child Custody Evaluations: From Basic to Complex Issues addresses key topics such as the best interests of the child, custody and time share, divorce and its impact on children, and children′s developmental needs. From tackling the terror of testifying to critiquing your own child custody evaluations and avoiding bias inherent in this work, this practical and easy-to-read book offers comprehensive coverage vital to practitioners in this field.
Download or read book Child Custody A to Z written by Guy White and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help! is the first word a parent yells when dealing with a child custody battle. Author Guy White cuts through and captures the essence of how child custody cases are won and lost. Child Custody A to Z navigates you through the flawed system of justice. Evidence is the most overlooked aspect of a child custody case. This book explains and addresses: How to choose an attorney How to impeach court experts How to gather evidence How to expose a personality disorder How to investigate your case Child Custody A to Z is replete with case studies that tell the real story of the controversial game of child custody. There is no substitute for preparation. White reveals judges, attorneys and court experts for their bias and incompetence. The author takes you through the step-by-step formula for winning with evidence.
Download or read book Balancing the Scales of Justice written by Beverley E. Dunworth and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Child Custody Made Simple written by Webster Watnik and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHILD CUSTODY MADE SIMPLE is an indispensable guide to the strange, sometimes bewildering world of family courts. Written in clear, simple language, it answers many questions posed by separated, divorced, and never-married parents. Packed with expert tips and techniques, this informative book unlocks the secrets of family law, and shows you how to succeed in the brave new world of single parenting.
Download or read book A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations Mental Health and Legal Perspectives written by Joanna Bunker Rohrbaugh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-26 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether assessing general family functioning or specific areas of conflict, professionals preparing child custody evaluations require sound knowledge of three interrelated fields: up-to-date legal issues, psychological findings, and forensic procedures. This book covers these three essential areas to walk readers through the evaluation process clearly and concisely. It further provides a unique combination of legal guidelines with social science research.
Download or read book Divorce in China written by Xin He and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2022-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Divorce in China" explores institutional constraints and gendered outcomes of divorce in China"--
