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LegislationThe Fatherhood Coalition does not support any further proliferation of "domestic abuse/violence" language in the law, as what presently exists already exerts a corrupting influence on the administration of justice and the true best interests of children involved in custody disputes. |
Mark Charalambous' shared parenting testimony
Michael O'Neil's shared parenting testimony
Summary of provisions of abuse protection reform bill S#965 & H833
Comprehensive bill showing old text of law to be changed
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Pro-Dad Legislation |
| An Act Relative To Shared Parenting By Messrs Lees, a petition of Sen. Brian Lees, Sen. Richard R. Tisei, Sen. Robert L. Hedlund, Sen. Michael R. Knapik, Sen. Jo Ann Sprague for legislation relative to a presumption of shared physical custody of a child. The Judiciary. |
*Though offered as a pro father's rights bill, WE CANNOT SUPPORT SB940. We consider it a poorly crafted bill, as it is encumbered with domestic abuse and domestic violence language, and specifically includes mention of MGL Ch. 209A as a standard to be used by the court when determining of domestic abuse/violence has occurred between the parties. We don't support legislation that takes two steps back for one step forward. With respect to shared parenting legislation, The Fatherhood Coalition SUPPORTS S1075 and H3191.
| An Act Relative To
Strengthening Family Relationships Through Responsible Shared Parenting By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.940) of Stephen M. Brewer, Mark J. Carron, Joseph F. Wagner and other members of the General Court for legislation to further implement standardized parenting plans through responsible shared parenting.The Judiciary |
| An Act Relative To Shared Parenting By Mr. Travis of Rehoboth, petition of Philip Travis, Elizabeth Poirier, John P. Fresolo, Paul J. P. Loscocco and James E. Vallee relative to shared custody of minor children of divorced or separated parents. The Judiciary. |
| An Act Relative To
Abuse Prevention Orders By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough (by request), petition of Daniel M. Jette and another relative to abuse prevention orders. The Judiciary. |
| An Act Further Regulating Protective
Orders In Certain Court Proceedings By Mr. Fagan of Taunton, petition of James H. Fagan for legislation to regulate protective orders in certain court proceedings. The Judiciary. |
| An Act Relative To Child Support By Mr. Mariano of Quincy (by request), petition of Richard Borowicz relative to child support. The Judiciary. |
| An Act Relative To Child Support By Mr. Fallon of Malden, petition of Christopher G. Fallon, David M. Torrisi, Michael E. Festa and Arthur J. Broadhurst for legislation to preserve the best interest of minor children for out-of-state visitation rights with non-custodial parents. The Judiciary. |
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Anti-Dad Legislation |
| An Act Further
Defining The Best Interests Of The Child By Ms. Donovan of Woburn, petition of Carol A. Donovan and other members of the General Court that courts be directed to consider the best interest of children in custody proceedings. The Judiciary. |
History of Past Abuse Prevention Reform bills (**Not submitted in current session**)
209A Reform Bill - short version
| An Act Relative To Abuse Prevention Presented by: Senator Michael W Morrissey. Petition filed at the request of Albert Ashmanskas for legislation relative to abuse prevention orders. 01/03/01 S Referred to the committee on The Judiciary. |
S953 209A Reform Bill - long version
| An Act Relative To Reform Of Abuse Prevention Law Presented by: Senator Michael W. Morrissey. Petition filed at the request of Albert Ashmanskas for legislation to reform abuse prevention orders. 01/03/01 S Referred to the committee on The Judiciary. |
209A Reform Bill (long version)
209A Reform Bill with old text
Summary and synopsis of 209A Reform Bill
Short version [209A Accountability and Responsibility Act]
Summary and synopsis of short 209A Reform Bill
