Correcting the System...

[Griffin redux]

... in response to I don't know?..., posted by tim360z on Jul 22, 2003

but, as you mention at the end of your post, what we have now doesn't work.

I have no data to support these assertions, but it is my very strong belief that most abused women never report their abusers, that most women who bring charges of abuse have not been abused, they are just "working the system" to insure a favorable separation agreement, and that a man accused of abuse doesn't have the proverbial snowball's chance.

Some semblance of equity needs to come into divorce and child custody proceedings.

[Cold Warrior]

... in response to Correcting the System..., posted by Travis on Jul 21, 2003

[This message has been edited by Cold Warrior]

I suggest that you write to Rep. Larsen and Sen. Cantwell. Maybe instead of a bill that protects just women,they could draft a bill that protects both parties.

http://www.house.gov/larsen/

http://cantwell.senate.gov/index.html

[Griffin redux]

... in response to Re: Correcting the System..., posted by Cold Warrior on Jul 21, 2003

I don't have the background to flesh it out but a law that promoted equitable treatment of both parties would be a big step in the right direction, not just with mail-order brides but in all divorce cases.

[Cold Warrior]

... in response to I think you're on to something....., posted by Griffin redux on Jul 21, 2003

The Cantwell/Larsen sponsored bill is due to be presented this week or the next. If everyone here wrote to express their concerns we might be able to make a difference.