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The National Organization for Women-New York State, Inc. is in favor of primary caregiver presumption. This means that the parent who assumed primary responsibility for the children during the marriage, either father or mother, should continue to be the custodial parent.

they oppose presumptive joint custody, specifically, as custody should be determined on a case-to-case basis. joint custody is inappropriate and potentially harmful in certain situations, which they outlined. forced joint custody operates on the assumption that it's appropriate in all situations, and it's not. determining custody based on the circumstances of each case is what is safest, and most appropriate for children and all parties involved.

Establishment of a presumption of joint custody is harmful to the children. NOW New York State urges the passage of primary caretaker legislation, a realistic solution for children. NOW New York State urges the New York Legislators to defeat A00330/S291 and to look to research regarding the damage to children by passing mandated joint custody.