New Bill Would Split Custody Evenly in Contested Divorces
An interesting child custody bill is currently under consideration in Tennessee by state legislators. The proposed bill, which has received nation-wide attention, calls to split child custody evenly in contentious divorce cases.
While fathers' rights advocates praise the legislation, multiple women's groups, the Tennessee Bar Association, and some judges have expressed their opposition. Opponents say the bill would make it even more difficult to settle divorces involving parties who already don't agree on many of the issues at hand. Opponents also believe that the bill does not have children's best interest in mind. For a variety of reasons it's not always conducive for children to split their time evenly between their parents. It could interrupt their regular routine and schedules, and should one parent have a hectic work schedule or a history of domestic violence, alcoholism, or drug abuse, it may not be safe or healthy for children to spend time with that parent.
But fathers' rights advocates argue that for many years children have been deprived of relationships with their fathers due to antiquated child custody laws that favor the mother. This law would ensure fathers are given equal rights and respect regarding child custody.
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