Congrats to Darrick Scott-Farnsworth! Darrick's opinion was recently printed in the Battle Creek Enquirer. He commented on how to save the state's budget AND Michigan's families/children. His opinion was printed in 02-09-07 in the Battle Creek Enquirer. Congrats again Darrick! Here it is:
Your Opinions
Reduction in payments could be opportunity
This year the state of Michigan is facing a budget shortfall and is looking for ways to cut the budget. Through last year's approved budget the federal government has decided to cut the Title IV-D welfare incentive payments that are paid to the states when they create noncustodial parents through their family law practice.
This reduction in incentive payments is a part of Michigan's current budget shortfall and should be looked at as an opportunity to move families ahead in our state. This can be accomplished by eliminating the free welfare service provided by the Friend of the Court to divorcing/unwed parents who have the means to support themselves. This will reduce the total size of Michigan's government operations and allow the remaining FOC employees to focus on collecting support from parents who have truly abandoned their children.
To move children ahead, the state should also adopt a presumption of joint physical custody law so that both parents can spend substantially equal time supporting and raising their children and reduce the need to pay support through the state system. It is time for everyone to speak out on this issue; parents raise children, not money!
Darrick Scott-Farnsworth
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