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In reply to the discussion: Do you support the Father's Rights Movement? [View all]blue_heron
(223 posts)18. I think it's very complicated
In general, I do. But I've seen dad's who have greater financial resources vindictively take the mother to court because 'they can'. Public defenders are limited to criminal cases, leaving a mother trying to pay a lawyer to keep her rights. In one case, the dad really had no interest. But his mother did, and she paid for his lawyer. When it was his turn for visitation is was grandma who was the caregiver. It primarily should be what is In the best interest of the child(ren) and spending their college education funds on lawyers is not. It is very sad almost in all cases
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i choose other. i do not support MRA. i do support father rights and fight for it equally
seabeyond
Nov 2012
#9
As long as the father in question didn't rape the mother which resulted in a pregnancy
LynneSin
Nov 2012
#11
and isnt it sad we have to make this clarification. i think that says a hell of a lot. yes... nt
seabeyond
Nov 2012
#14
+1000. And I will never support any movement to give parents custody based on their gender...
Violet_Crumble
Nov 2012
#43
I support equal rights for both parents. I'm suspicious of "father's rights" movement, however.
HuckleB
Nov 2012
#21
do support legal rights of fathers, do not support some of the organizations involved
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2012
#36