You may have seen Judge Sheindlin on TV talk shows promoting her new book
about her experiences on the bench and her view of the justice system as
practiced by the courts.
Perhaps the word "salty" best descibes her personality.
Steve Lamberg, joint custody activist from New York, strongly recommneds
the book. It appears that her views on joint custody and mediation are
refreshing.
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Date: Sat, 30 Mar 1996 01:53:10 -0500
Subject: MUST READING
"Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining"
by America's toughest Family Court Judge, Judy Sheindlin speaks out by
Harper Collins press 1996
Chapter 6: Custody Battles are Battles without winners!
She states Presumption of joint custody is LONG overdue!
Please pick this book up today and pass the word. Also she states the courts
promote wars and ultimate victims are the children. Recommends 6 weeks
madatory mediation before a custody trial.
"The current biased system is run by reality-impaired ideolgues".
She is great....Trying to draft her for advocacy of joint custody
presumption.
Support for Fathers of Premature Infants
Fathers of premature infants might feel lost in the shuffle while their new babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit. Ways to help fathers of preterm babies.
Fathers Count Act of 1999
Father count is an important win for fathers, but most of the efforts funded will go towards funneling financial and other support to children already separated from their fathers, rather than reducing the incidence of family separation.
Child Custody Scandal in Los Angeles
According to Insight, Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti halted an investigation of the judges association and ordered an investigator to shred documents he had collected.
NOW Action Alert on Fathers' Rights
The National Organization for Women has passed a resolution indicating their opposition to any penalties for the false reporting of child abuse or spousal abuse.
fathermag.com
