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Scott Haltzman writes "
- DADS' GROUP PUSHES FOR FAIRNESS IN CUSTODY LAWS
Lowell Sun
November 14, 2004
By JULIE MEHEGAN, Sun Statehouse Bureau
BOSTON - Advocates for divorced fathers say they won their first fight by convincing voters that shared custody of children is a good idea.
Now, they hope to win over the state Legislature.
On Election Day, voters approved a non-binding question backed by Fathers & Families, seeking to reform custody laws. "This is a great step in the right direction for kids," said Ned Holstein, president of the nonprofit advocacy group. "We now have both the voters and
the researchers agreeing that the best thing for children is spending a lot of time with both parents."
Holstein and Garry said they will press to ensure family courts enter divorce proceedings under the assumption both parents want and are entitled to shared legal and physical custody."
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