Grayson Perry wants to speak to fathers recently reconnected with their children for Channel 4 Documentary
Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry is looking to speak to fathers who have recently reconnected with their son or daughter after several years apart as part of a BAFTA winning series reflective of contemporary Britain. The series will features rites of passage ceremonies that will help British families celebrate milestones in their lives. One of […]
Fathers4Justice call on Mothercare to review brand name
Fathers4Justice have written to Mothercare CEO Mark Newton-Jones calling on the store to review the use of its brand name and to consider replacing it with “Parentcare”, “Babycare” or similar. Mothercare have not responded to the letter dated 9th August, or a separate letter calling on the store to withdraw the “My K” brand by […]
Fathers4Justice survey reveals 38% of separated dads won’t see their kids on Father’s Day
A Fathers4Justice survey of separated dads for Father’s Day 2017 has revealed that 38% of separated dads do not expect to see their children this Father’s Day. The online survey of 500 separated dads between 21st May – 8th June 2017 also revealed that 70% of separated dads don’t think Father’s Day is realistically portrayed […]
The Sun: Fathers4Justice back Jeremy McConnell
THE FOUNDER of Fathers4Justice has backed Jeremy McConnell in his plight to find out if he is the dad of his ex-girlfriend’s baby. Speaking exclusively to The Sun online, Matt O’Connor, the founder of Fathers4Justice said that Jeremy “needs to stand up for his rights AND the rights of the child.” He said: “Stephanie Davis […]
The London Economic: The Shocking Cost of Fatherlessness in the UK
By Matt O’Connor, Founder, Fathers4Justice While the debate around the fatherless society is normally framed by emotional and legal arguments, few have considered the seismic impact this has on our economy. The devastating cancer of family breakdown and fatherlessness isn’t just laying waste to families, it also comes at a punitive human and economic cost […]
Irish Daily Star: Rose protestor Matt O’Connor did us all a favour
Sometimes people do us a good turn and we don’t even recognise it. Matt O’Connor presented us with an issue for consideration which for far too long has been brushed well and truly under the nation’s dirty carpet. He reminded us how we’ve consistently and deliberately abused the rights of natural fathers. And the simple […]
Fathers4Justice storm the Rose of Tralee
Fathers4Justice founder Matt O’Connor invokes the spirit of Father Ted as he storms the stage of the Rose of Tralee beauty pageant in Ireland. Full story and press coverage below. The Irish Examiner – Matt O’Connor: Why Fathers4Justice stormed the stage at the Rose of Tralee http://www.irishexaminer.com/viewpoints/analysis/matt-oconnor-why-fathers4justice-stormed-the-stage-at-the-rose-of-tralee-417534.html The inequality and lack of rights facing fathers […]
Fathers4Justice announce Child Support Strike with release of ‘Pay As You Go’ single by Rapman
Fathers4Justice today announced the launch of a Child Support Strike with the release of the single, ‘Pay As You Go’, by hip-hop artist Rapman, featuring his 10-year-old-son, Micai, who stars in the video. The track details Rapman’s battle to see his son – and his calling Fathers4Justice – after the mother denied him access because […]
