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James W. Loewen (1942-2021)

We mourn the loss of our friend and colleague and remain committed to the work he began.

Fathers’ Rights

Mothers Get Unfair Preference in Divorce

In most states, laws explicitly give preference in determining custody of young children to mothers. In practice, even when children are older and laws say that joint custody and equal residential parenting is best, women usually get preference.