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June 12, 2018

Title: Who Determines Parental Rights?
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Brandon Logan is the Director of the Center for Families & Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Brandon will be discussing a bill in Arizona which would require all babies born exposed to substance abuse (via their mothers) be removed by the Department of Child Safety. In turn, the “default position” would be to terminate the mother’s parental rights and give the baby to total strangers.

NOTE: It is important to point out that Brandon is a Child Welfare Law Specialist and has represented the rights of hundreds of children in legal custody battles throughout Texas. Brandon also has a PhD in Child Development. He knows what he is talking about! Listen in!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is behind the proposed bill in Arizona?

This is an issue that is fueled by emotions. How does Brandon help not only children, but the parents as well, while keeping emotions in check?

Why the push to give babies to strangers instead of family members? HINT: Money!

Is this bill from Arizona extreme and “anti-family”?

Are other states looking to follow in Arizona’s footsteps?

Adoption is important. However, is there a better way to this solution rather than ripping the baby apart from his/her mother/father at birth? Tune in to the next segment with Brandon as he continues to discuss this question…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Who Determines Parental Rights?
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Brandon explains the Arizona bill in more detail. It’s definitely the most extreme law Brandon has ever seen!

Are foster parents considered “family” according to this law? Would foster parents be allowed to adopt a baby been in their care?

What precautions should we, in Texas, make to ensure this crazy idea doesn’t sneak its way into our courts?

Editor’s Note: If you do not have a will, get one ASAP! Who do you want to raise your kids? Would the courts agree? This is very important, no matter the age of your children.

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April 4, 2018

Title: Grandparent Rights
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.

Family situations are changing. When two people get a divorce, it often involves not only the children, but grandparents and step-parents as well. Who decides where the children will spend their time, even for an overnight visit?

Brandon Logan is the Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brandon will be discussing some of the arrangements that may be necessary for some families.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are over half of America’s children in a broken home?

Do parents possess a natural and moral right to privacy and liberty in carrying out their parental responsibilities?

Are courts experiencing an influx of grandparents requesting visitation rights?

What rights do grandparents have?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Grandparent Rights
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do judges have the right to grant visitation and custodial rights to grandparents and others in family court cases? Brandon Logan has handled hundreds of child custody cases. Listen as he shares what he has experienced personally regarding this issue.

Does money often rule in child custody cases?

Should the Texas Legislature address these issues when they convene in 2019?

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