San Diego Family Law Task Force Page

"It saddens me to have to inform you there exists in our county a system, that by design and implementation, contributes to the problem of children growing up without one of their parents actively involved in their daily lives." Joyce E. Swineheart, Ph.D., Former Chairperson The Family Law Task Force 5/96 - 11/96

The Equal Parents Day Rally for Reform

was held June 13, 1997 7:30-9:30 AM outside the Board of Supervisors Offices. As Seen On TV!

The San Diego Union-Tribune sent a reporter but continued their policy of suppressing news about the unfair and injust treatment of non-custodial parents.

Within 2 weeks of our Rally, the Board of Supervisors requested that the TASK FORCE BE RE-CONVENED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINALIZING THE RECOMMENDATIONS!

Did they hear us? We think so. Stay tuned. Call your Supervisor and Urge Them On!

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"American fathers are led down a primrose path every day in our family courts, often with disastrous legal results. They wind up in the Land of Gender Bias, where they are systematically stripped of their rights, often without the slightest idea of why it is happening to them."

"When men seek custody of their children, courts make them jump through hoops. Moms get the red carpet treatment."

"When are we going to enforce our gender bias laws without bias?"

"If you think the mother-father disparity is outrageous, consider the sexual abuse syndrome, and how it affects visitation and custody disputes. Here, the judicial impotence and chronic blindness to men's rights would appall you."

"Courts are supposed to approach cases of child custody, support payments, and visitation rights in what we call a gender-neutral posture. It sounds fair, and it is fair. But it is a myth. Judges are not enforcing these gender laws fairly, and few seem to care."

"We will see more of these problems until fathers organize to demand fairer treatment. So get it together dads: You have a legitimate legal beef and you need to make this a public issue. Right now the courts don't hear you."

"The presumption of Joint Custody is long overdue"

San Diego Coalition of Parent Support (619)465-2677