Halle Berry to pay $16,000 a month in child support to ex Gabriel Aubry

This is FUNNY!!! I woke up to this amazing and hilarious news. A judge has approved a settlement between Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend over child support payments for their 6-year-old daughter. The agreement approved by Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon on May 30 calls for Berry to pay ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry $16,000 a month…

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Get Up, Stand Up!

BY MICHAEL COREN ,QMI AGENCY An excerpt from THIS article: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/05/08/its-time-to-stand-up-for-mens-rights What I encountered was evidence of a campaign to discredit men and a legal and sociological campaign to remove their rights as husbands and partners and, in particular, fathers. I’m very lucky to be in a happy marriage with a wonderful wife and with four…

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Domestic violence against men: Know the signs

Domestic violence against men isn’t always easy to identify, but it can be a serious threat. Know how to recognize if you’re being abused — and how to get help. By Mayo Clinic Staff Women aren’t the only victims of domestic violence. Understand the signs of domestic violence against men, and know how to get…

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Father’s suicide becomes rallying cry for fairness in court

An excerpt from a Glenn Sacks post but is no longer available. Here is more info: http://www.canadiancrc.com/Newspaper_Articles/National_Post-Darrin_White-Fathers_suicide_becomes_rallying_cry_for_fairness_in_court_01APR2000.aspx Thirty-five years ago today, Lillian White gave birth to her youngest son. Yesterday, she knelt down and kissed his coffin at his graveside. Darrin White committed suicide two weeks ago in Prince George, B.C., after a judge ordered…

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Barbara Kay: Yet more family law gender injustice

A year ago 19-year old Preston King was a light-hearted young Southern California man in love with his high school sweetheart. Her pregnancy changed their lives dramatically. But, even though the couple’s relationship deteriorated and they chose to live apart, King accepted approaching fatherhood with admirable commitment and indeed pleasure. As the birth date approached, though,…

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Why the number of single dads is on the rise

This is an excerpt from the second article in a four-part series, written in partnership with TheAtlantic.com, examining the role of fathers in American families. There are a few reasons why the state push for joint parenting is resulting in more single dads. 1. It empowers fathers to ask for more, and believe they deserve it.William…

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The Birds & The Bees | Ep. 7 | Fatherhood

Bryan Cranston, Rainn Wilson, Kevin Bacon, Mike Meyers, Jerry Stahl, Tim Robbins, Phil Rosenthal, Joshua Malina, and Stephen Moyer discuss when to have “the talk” with your children. About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going…

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Letting Go | Ep. 6 | Fatherhood

Hank Azaria asks friends Kevin Bacon, Mike Myers, and Bryan Cranston how to deal with separation anxiety as a parent About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being…

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Government To The Rescue!!!

In his remarks Thursday, the president made several telling points. First, the big-government approach won’t work: “Government can’t play the only — or even primary — role,” he said. “We can’t replace the role of the parent.” Second, the First Dad also spoke candidly about the negative impact of not having a father around had…

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