Joint Custody and Equal Shared Parenting Laws

a brief overview of the joint custody and equal shared parenting laws of the fifty U.S. states.

Donald Hubin and Daniel Fernandez-Kranz photographs

Yes, this is off-topic. It is, however, the reason I haven’t been posting to this blog lately. In addition to finishing out some cases, I have been working on developing this 90-minute program for the past few months.

In what seems like a lifetime ago, I practiced family law. During that time, I witnessed first-hand the havoc the sole-custody regime wreaked on families, both parents and children. I’ve always believed there had to be a better way.

In this webinar, I will be presenting a brief overview of the joint custody and equal shared parenting laws of the fifty U.S. states. Professor Daniel Fernandez-Kranz will join me to talk about how equal shared parenting has been working in Spain. Kentucky family law attorney Carl Knochelmann, Jr. will talk about the impact Kentucky’s statute, which is the first-ever presumptive equal shared parenting time law, has been having. Professor Donald Hubin will round things out with a look at what can be learned from Ohio’s experiences with both equal shared parenting and the traditional sole custody model. He will also present findings about the interplay of equal shared parenting laws and domestic violence, based on data gathered from Kentucky and Ohio.

California has approved the webinar for 90-minutes of MCLE and LSCLE (family law specialist) continuing legal education credits. Continuing legal and mediator education credits are available in many other states as well.

The live webinar is on October 24, 2024. There will be a video replay on November 8, 2024.

If you have an interest, you can find more information, and registration links, at EchionCLE.com

I promise I will get back to copyright and trademark issues soon. Or, if you would like, read about other legal issues that have nothing to do with AI and copyright. 

About the Author: Written by Thomas James, a licensed attorney with a practice focused on trademark and copyright protection for creators, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. He is an accomplished author of legal texts and is admitted to practice before the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.

Disclaimer: The information in this blog post is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. While I am an attorney, I am not your attorney. If you need legal advice, you should retain or consult with an attorney.

Author: Thomas James

Thomas James (also known as Tom james) is an attorney located in Cokato, Minnesota (USA) with over thirty years of experience as a sole practitioner. His practice is focused on trademark and copyright registration and protection, small business and nonprofit organization formation, and applications for 501(c) tax-exempt status. Also an author and continuing legal education course developer and instructor. Admitted to the bar of Minnesota, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Also authorized to represent clients before the Copyright Office, the Copyrigh Claims Board, the USPTO (Trademark Office), and the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board. For information about legal representation regarding trademarks, copyrights, or busines law, visit ⁠the Law Office of Thomas James, https://tomjameslaw.com.

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