Measure 3 Ballot Language
There’s been a lot of talk on this Blog about North Dakota’s measure number 3, Shared Parenting Initiative. I thought it would be worthwhile to actually read the language of the measure.
Initiated Statutory Measure No. 3
This initiated statutory measure would add a new section to chapter 14-09 of the North Dakota Century Code.
This measure would provide that, for child custody and support in the event of a divorce, separation, or custody proceeding, each parent would be entitled to joint legal and physical custody unless first declared unfit based on clear and convincing evidence; that parents must develop a joint parenting plan, with a court becoming involved only if parents do not agree on a plan; that child support payments be based on the parenting plan and could not be greater than the actual cost of providing for the basic needs of each child.
YES – This means you approve the measure as summarized above.
NO – This means you reject the measure as summarized above.
Let’s debate the facts of what’s in the plan. I don’t see how anyone can say that this measure is not in the best interests of the child.
