A Man Has To Do What A Man Has To Do The Men`s Legal Center Takes On Social Bias In Fight For Men`s Rights
Released on = January 10, 2007, 9:40 am
Press Release Author = Todd Fraser
Industry = Law
Press Release Summary = With an estimated 50% of all U.S. marriages ending in divorce and a pervasive attitude that the courts don't always render decisions that are gender neutral, men are often relegated to feeling powerless in the face of the legal system.
Press Release Body = Comedian Robin William once said, "Ah, yes, divorce ... from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man\'s genitals through his wallet." While extreme, it is an unfortunate perspective shared by many men when faced with the emotional and financial strains of ending a marriage. With an estimated 50% of all marriages ending in divorce and a pervasive attitude that the courts don't always render decisions that are gender neutral, men are often relegated to feeling powerless in the face of the legal system.
In his many years of experience as an established family law practitioner, David Pisarra, Esq. has seen the harsh inequities men face in divorce and child custody cases and has responded by creating an organization dedicated to addressing the special needs of men in the family law arena. The Men's Legal Center has been created specifically and solely for men to receive expert legal representation in divorce and custody proceedings while providing support programs and counseling designed to address their particular needs.
"Aside from the emotional difficulties that come with divorce, many men realize too late that marriage is actually a business contract," says Pisarra from the Men's Legal Center office in Santa Monica, CA. "We see too many men entering into proceedings without a complete understanding of what to expect and how to protect themselves. We have created an environment for men to get their family law needs met as well as providing a forum to discuss their situations with other men going through similar situations so they don't feel they are walking into battle alone."
While the financial ramifications of divorce are certainly of great concern to men, it is often child custody issues that cause the greatest stress. The Men's Legal Center bases its representation on the premise that shared custody and responsibility is ultimately in the best interests of all concerned and statistics overwhelmingly support this view.
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that \"Children who grow up without a father present, even when adjustments are made for income, are 75% more likely to need professional assistance for emotional problems, twice as likely to repeat a grade of school, and more likely to suffer a wide variety of other disorders including anxiety, peer conflict, and hyperactivity."
Additionally alarming statistics include the National Principals Association Report which states that 71% of all high school dropouts come from homes where there is no father present and the U.S. Bureau of the Census reporting that 90% of homeless children and 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes.
"Despite the evidence, there are numerous reports showing that up to half of all mothers don't see any value in their children's fathers having continued contact," says Pisarra. "Not only is this just wrong, I can guarantee you that half of all fathers don't feel the same way."
With group and individual counseling sessions led by experienced family counselors, the Men's Legal Center offers support to men often having to face a social prejudice in regards to their role in their children's lives.
"This idea that women are automatically considered better caretakers just doesn't hold weight in today's society and we feel it's very important for each parent to have an equal role in raising their children," says Pisarra. "We aren't about bashing women. We're about looking out for Dad's who want to be fully involved in their children's lives."
Specializing in Dissolution of Marriage, Child Custody and Visitations, Paternity Suits and Child Support, the Men's Legal Center is located at 1305 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA and can be contacted at 877 GET MAN LAW.
Attorney David Pisarra, Esq. is available for interview to speak about men's inequities in the field of family law, divorce and child custody issues. All media inquiries may be sent to Todd Fraser of Studio C Communications at 310.278.2630 or tfraser@studiocpr.com.
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