Members of the “I’m a Dad, Not a Criminal” movement requested reforms to family law proceedings in Nayarit to expedite visitation between fathers and children, implement oral trials, and penalize obstruction of visitation. These demands were presented during a press conference in Tepic.
The group presented seven proposals to the Nayarit Judiciary, focused on reducing delays in family law cases and preventing the breakdown of the bond between fathers and children during legal proceedings.
Among their main demands is the implementation of oral trials in family law matters. Members of the movement stated that this model would expedite resolutions and allow judges to directly evaluate statements and evidence presented by the parties involved.
They also requested greater professionalization of judges, court clerks, psychologists, and officials involved in family law proceedings. They explained that there are repetitive practices and cases that remain stagnant for years.
“There are fathers who haven’t seen their children for more than five years. No one is going to give them back that time,” one of the spokespeople stated during the conference.
They Call for Temporary Visitation and Sanctions
Another proposal from the group is to establish immediate temporary visitation arrangements when there is no proven risk to children and adolescents. Members pointed out that judicial delays ultimately damage family bonds.
They also called for sanctions against individuals who obstruct family visitation, as well as against officials or lawyers who, according to the movement, delay proceedings or present false evidence in case files.
The group also proposed eliminating stigmas related to parenting and reviewing cases based on individual criteria, without assuming that one parent should automatically obtain custody or visitation rights due to gender.
Another request was to apply a “vulnerability perspective” focused on children and adolescents within family law proceedings.
Family Law Contributes a Heavy Workload in Nayarit
Family law represents one of the main workloads of the Nayarit Judiciary. Institutional data indicates that thousands of cases related to divorce, child support, and custody are filed each year in the state’s family courts.
Currently, the Judiciary has specialized family courts to handle these types of cases in Tepic and other municipalities.
During the press conference, Blanca Rodríguez, the Nayarit representative of the National Collective of Women for Equality, stated that the movement seeks to preserve the relationship between parents and children and to raise awareness of cases related to family law proceedings.
“This isn’t a war between mom and dad. The child’s best interests must be considered,” she declared.
The collective reported that it will continue to hold public events and engage with authorities to promote its proposals on family law.
Source: meganoticias
