Rethinking Fathers’ Rights (Divorced Dads)
Much of what's wrong with family law today lies in warmed-over stereotypes of men as unsuited to caring for their children.
Every few years, some father who believes he's been wronged by the family court system grabs headlines and draws attention to the flawed ways in which we split up families. Custody proceedings are often brutal and adversarial. Otherwise fit parents can be drawn into a bare-knuckle fight over who poses a greater danger to the children. (Consider the recent Christie Brinkley custody spectacle in which allegations of Dad's porn use and Mom's over reliance on nannies became exhibits A and B, although both facts were legally immaterial.) Read More... |