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    QUOKKA::Non_Custodial_Parents note 38 looks to have some info on 
    Father's United.  There's also a note about a group called Justice
    Pro-Se (prn. pro-say) and a man named Nat Denman.  Nat was also
    sued to stop him from helping people represent themselves in court.
    He counter-sued under the Sherman Anti-trust act and won.
    
    As long as they don't actually go in and represent someone in court,
    or file the papers for the person I don't think they can be stopped.
    
    fred();

    See note 6.5.
    
    			Steve

    Fathers United Still Meets in Concord at the Leduslative building right
    behind the state capitol building in Concord NH. 
    
    The grand jury investagation that was set up to investigate us also
    have broken a civil rights upholding of the 60's for the NAACP. A LIST
    OF MEMBERS WAS SURRENDERED TO THE grand jury. The supreme court if this
    land found this unconstutional. As the members of Fathers United will
    sue the state of New Hampshire for the same. 
    
    The real unconstutional part to the whole crux is that there is this
    ledgimate group of lawyers and judges, to which the laws are NOT
    followed for what should be a fair and equitable divorce. 
    
    Fathers United Phone number has changed 641-2091 is the present number.
    
    I can go on for days and waist allot of disk space telling what has
    happened to people in this state. I have listed a few already. I see a
    conspericy agianst fathers from having a fair and equitable settlement
    in the state of New Hampshire. And as soon as this comes about, maybe
    the problems with domestic violence could come to and end. For many
    men, there is only a onesided playing field. And there IS no hope for
    many of them......
    
    Peace 

.3>  And as soon as this comes about, maybe
>    the problems with domestic violence could come to and end. For many

I hope that you are not saying that domestic violence is somehow 
justified by the current state of the legal system.

    �justified by the current state of the legal system.
    
    No I am not saying it is in any way shape or form justifiable. But as a
    root cause, there is/maybe a connection.
    

    I believe the root cause for domestic violence is the belief that
    physical assault is a justifiable way to deal with one's anger.  The
    cause of the anger is secondary.
    
    Steve

    Anyhow the group meets at 200 Elm Street in Manchester on Tuesday
    nights these days. It was a recient move.
    
    

    Just recieved a late copy of the Fathers Unitred Member List write up
    in the local Manchester Union Leader. I feel like the a Card Carring
    Commie of the 50's in front of Joe-ie.

    Should have a list of members of the NH women's lobby in the Union
    (Miss-)Leader.  They should be scrutinized just like Fathers United!!!
    I've seen them in action!
                                                 Bill

    Its sad its happening. Its sad that this has become an nasty
    game. Its very sad that there are forces within the judicial system
    that feel threatened by these men.
    

    Last night I went to the Manchester Superior court house hearing. It
    was a hearing set up by the governer and cronies. No one knows why the
    reasoning or logic. They just wanted us to talk to them on tape what
    they felt was wrong with the system, talk alittle about the divorce.
    Talk how many feel that the ex's beau's have better visitation rights
    than they do. Perhaps, the working class man who faithfully pays his
    support, and does not see his children, will get a chance to do so.
    
    All in all it was pretty civil, no one got crazy. No one cried, most of
    us had a pit in our stomachs before, during, and after the meetings.
    Perhaps its old wounds surfacing again.... they will go away in a
    little while..... just like they did before....
    
    

    I have a few questions about the Father's United group.
    
    	Are they still active?
    
    	Do you think that the political resistance to this group would
        hinder a man in a custody issue, if he was associated.
    
        Can or would they recommend an attorney that has a good (given
        the odds) track record for winning custody for a MAN?
    
    SandieD
    	

    I had a thought the other day based upon a 'discussion' in another
    notes file:
    
    Why isn't there Affirmative Action for fathers in custody decisions?
    
    Hell, there isn't even anything close to 50-50 now, let alone make up
    for past discriminations...
    
    
    Steve

    The fathers group is still alive and well in Manchester NH. There is a
    real life attorney who is also involved with the goings on. Roger
    (forgot last name) is the acting prez. 641-2091. 
    
    .14 I would think the same thoughts too. Being a custodial daddy. I can
    tell you first hand that sexism is alive and unwell in the awarding to
    fathers. And even as an after thought in the dating or re-mating game,
    there is allot of sexism. Women, don't want you to have baggage, like
    children. But, you, the male, should be prepaired to accept theirs.
    
    You could start a new string on this topic alone. But,.....
    
    To me, it just doesnt matter, what matters. is that my daughter is
    home, she has her own bedroom, her own toy box, her cats, and her daddy
    who loves her very much. And, if anyone has read some of the stirings
    in NCP. You will understand where the head set is... I just about lost
    my daughter. Parental kidnapping by her mother.
    
    

    well, I added non_custodial_parents to my notebook yesterday, but
    I think I fouled up!  I thought I had accessed it yesterday, also,
    but I get file not found this morning.
    
    what node is it on?
    
    SandieD

    Non_custodial_parents is on QUOKKA::NON_CUATODIAL_PARENTS.   However,
    when I try to access it this morning I get "file not found".  Looks
    like something is messed up.  I sent mail to the Mod.
    
    fred();

     Fred,

	  Thanks for posting the note here.  I'll contact Terza and try to
     figure out what's up.

				     Brian
				     (NCP co-mod)

	  It's back.

				     Brian

    
     The file still isn't working...  I need help for a Arizona Child 
     Support issue.... papers receivied today!!!!  20 days and counting
     to respond.
    
    Mark

    Getting into Non Custodial Parents is still not working. Day 4 of the
    hostage crisis....

    I sent some mail to the system administrators.  NCP looks to be working
    again.
    fred();

    For you local New Hampshire fans of Fathers United for Equal Justice.
    Dr. M. Small is back in town. Doc was burnt out, and needed a rest. And
    is now back to help us kick butt and take names!:) For help call
    603-641-2091! 
    
    Peace

 

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