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VOL I Issue 1
connecting u
Equal is On Its Way
To helping one child and parent at a time... did U know?
The vast majority of
Equal started meeting in late John stated, “I believe it’s about what
children say they want –
February with one goal in mind-to children need, and I believe children
make a difference through raising
or wanted - more time
need and deserve shared custody of
awareness of the need of parents to both parents.” (John Amiral is with their fathers after
have equal access to their children. currently running for House of their parents stopped
Equal, Inc. is on its way with Delegates in the 87th district.) living together. Kids
programs, activities and outreach. want more shared
Equal is still in need of your
In March, Equal along with Mike support and volunteerism. If you or parenting.
McCormick, executive director of someone you know are having a
ACFC, appeared on Cox 11’s Dialogue difficult time with custody and equal Very young children should
with WVEC’s newscaster, Lasalle parenting, please come out and visit not be away from either
Blanks, to raise awareness of shared us at the next meeting: June 30th, parent for more than a few
parenting throughout the Hampton 8pm-9pm, Pertlow Library, 111 West days & are able to spend
Roads area. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. nights in each parent’s
In April, Equal’s website, We hope to see you home.
www.bestinterestofachild.com there!
launched. It provides resources and Fathers who share
tools to get you connected to others parenting are the most
that have the best interest of a likely to pay child
child at heart. (The website will support, spend
be evolving over the next year, so additional money on
keep a close watch on it.) their kids, & contribute to
In May, John N. Amiral, college educations.
republican candidate, talked to
the group about shared -facts taken "om Dr. Linda
parenting and he encouraged Nielsen,Facts & Fiction brochure
the group to continue to focus on for the ACFC.
the mission and make a difference.
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summer reading
This summer, why not grab a good book. Win Your Child Custody
Here are some we found worth the read: War by Charlotte
Hardwick
Divorce Poison by Richard Warshack
Witness Guide by
Divorce Casualties by Douglas Darnell Charlotte Hardwick
Joint Custody with a Jerk by Julie Ross
The Co-Parenting Survival Guide by Elizabeth Good for the little
Thayer ones:
A Promise to Ourselves by Alec Baldwin Mom's House, Dad's
Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: House: Making Two Homes
Breaking the Ties That Bind by Amy Baker for Your Child by Isolina
Custody Chaos, Personal Peace by Jeffery Ricci
Whitman
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