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The cultural shift toward equal shared parenting in Washington is great news, especially for boys

September 6, 2023June 4, 2021

Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more

‘It still blows my mind’ – Touching story of a dad who stuck around despite the circumstances [Video]

September 6, 2023June 1, 2021

In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle tells the story of what his dad did when he found out Miles’ mom was pregnant. “He has always been there, and I know he’s always loved … Read more

Bellevue dad opens up about experiences with OCD and depression, aims to help others

January 11, 2024May 24, 2021

This is a guest-written post by Sean Thoreby. Sean describes himself as a regular guy living with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sean was raised in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington. He … Read more

Bellevue attorney Lisa Scott explains key advantages of being a woman when advocating for men [Video]

August 14, 2023May 21, 2021

Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more

Why it’s tough fighting for fairness for men in Washington: Interview with Lisa Scott, family law attorney [Video]

August 23, 2022May 17, 2021

Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal … Read more

Spokane mom speaks lovingly about the value of her children’s dad to their family [Video]

September 6, 2023May 7, 2021

During our conversation with Sheri Olsen, director of Path of Life in Spokane, Sheri spoke about her gratitude for the value her husband provides to the family in his role as father to their two … Read more

Empathy for men after abortion? Spokane’s Sheri Olsen explains. [VIDEO]

August 29, 2023May 2, 2021

Sheri Olsen spoke with Washington Initiative for Boys and Men about how some men suffer greatly as a result of the abortion of their child. Olsen’s organization Path of Life in Spokane is one of … Read more

Some judges across Washington have been disregarding state’s equal parenting law since 2002

May 21, 2023April 21, 2021

Below is an edited version of a piece originally posted at FixFamilyCourts.com written by Sherry Palmer, a parental rights advocate. It was written in 2017, but Kyle Paskewitz, who is mentioned in the piece, has … Read more

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