Tag: family
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Idaho Lawmakers Move to Modernize Child Custody Laws After Years of Family Court Complaints
Idaho lawmakers are initiating significant reforms to the state’s outdated child custody and family court laws, responding to long-standing concerns about inefficiencies and negative impacts on children. A bipartisan task force is drafting legislation aimed at modernizing statutes, improving law enforcement involvement, and ensuring that children’s voices are heard in custody matters.
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Oregon Lawmaker Revives Foster Youth Rights Bill After Gov. Kotek’s Veto
An Oregon lawmaker reintroduces legislation aiming to expand rights for foster children, previously vetoed by Governor Kotek due to cost and legal concerns. The bill seeks to enhance care standards, but critics argue existing system failures must be addressed first. The renewed push reflects ongoing public pressure for meaningful reform in Oregon’s foster care system.
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Utah Mother Allegedly Flees to Europe With Four Children, Igniting Renewed Fears Over Parental Abduction and System Failures
A Utah parental abduction case involves Elleshia Anne Seymour, who allegedly took her four children overseas, violating custody agreements. As they remain missing, the case highlights failures in family court enforcement and passport systems. Advocates stress the importance of safeguarding parental rights and preventing unlawful international travel in custody disputes.
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California Judge Strikes Down Statewide ‘Parental Exclusion’ Policies in Landmark Ruling
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled California’s “parental exclusion” policies unconstitutional, blocking state mandates that required schools to conceal children’s gender identity changes from parents. The decision reinforces parental authority in education, impacting 300,000 teachers and over six million students while emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in children’s well-being.
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The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control
California’s family court system exploits psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD, turning mental health into profit. Through a network of unlicensed evaluators and therapists, parents face financial burdens while their traumas are weaponized against them. Brenna Gano’s case exemplifies systemic dysfunction, showcasing the urgent need for reform.
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California’s AB 495: A “Family Preparedness” Plan or a Backdoor Attack on Parental Rights?
California’s Assembly Bill 495, marketed as a way to assist families in crisis, raises alarm among critics for its vague language allowing almost anyone to become a child’s caregiver without parental consent or oversight. This bill potentially undermines parental rights, creates risks for children, and simplifies the process for potential predators to exploit loopholes.
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