DES MOINES – A bill brought by Families United Action Network and sponsored by Republican Senator Brad Zaun, for the rebuttable presumption of Shared Parenting, has passed through the Senate with a 30-18 vote.
The purpose of this proposed change is to be in compliance with studies by 112 social scientists that all concluded that Shared or collaborative Parenting that strives to maximize parent-ing time as equally as possible between parents is in the best interest of children of all ages. The studies further concluded that when parenting time is not equalized, suicide, and jail time of the affected children is much higher. Conversely, children experiencing Shared Parenting with max- imized attempts to equalize parenting time are more apt to be honor students, entrepreneurs, and successful, productive members of society.
Allowing children equal access to both fit and loving parents will dramatically improve our society and generate long-term growth opportunities through emotional, financial, mental, and physical well-being for children and families.
Equal Shared Parenting maximizes children’s time with both parents in divorce and/or sep- aration situations and minimizes the adversarial nature of family law while reducing the financial burdens put on families and individuals during the current court proceedings.
The goal is to promote family preservation which will create an environment that produces healthier individuals, a more stable and fruitful economy, strong community ties for Iowa, and a prosperous tomorrow for all.
“All this bill does is put parents on equal footing as they enter the court. I’m proud to put forth this idea and see it move forward,” said Senator Brad Zaun.
To read the bill please visit this link.
Families United the Action Network (FUAN) is a nonprofit based in Des Moines, Iowa. Their goal is to be a catalyst for changing legislation here in Iowa and the United States. Since 2015, FUANs main mission to protect children and families, both in Iowa and across the country, consistently produces meaningful results. The organization actively works to help people who have been adversely affected by outdated family laws both directly as well as through legislative change. For more information visit https://www.familiesunite.org.
