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Parents-Divorced, Divorcing, Or Unmarried-An Open Letter To You

Divorced, divorcing, unmarried, or separated parents, YOU have an important choice to make!

You can choose to believe the anti-family and anti-father biased rhetoric from Michigan's Friend of the Court and the rest of the family law court system with its judges, attorneys, custody evaluators, psychologists and social workers...

OR...

You can choose to educate yourself as to the truth, facts, and realities of HOW and WHY there MUST be a "non-custodial" parent chosen by the FOC and courts, AND why a child's time  with a non-custodial is  limited, normally to every-other weekend and a couple of hours one night a week.

Ever heard of Social Security's Title IV-D?

Do you know that Michigan, and every other state too, is REWARDED for removing a FIT, WILLING and ABLE parent from the lives of his or her children?

Perhaps you thought your social security taxes went only to retirement and disability funds....

Perhaps you thought that the mother gets physical custody in about 85% of divorce/custody matters in Michigan because of gender bias, or perhaps you really believe what "the system" and todays media says about American fathers.

Perhaps you can get some answers from your attorney, but usually all he or she does is take thousands of your dollars, and you and your children still lose.

You can, and should, contact the parental and family rights organizations listed below.  Neither can provide attorneys, or legal advice.

What they can provide, though, is essential information, for YOU to become enlightened and educated as to the truth, facts, and realities of what has, and is, happening to you and your children, and WHY!

A Child's Right, PO Box 119, 30 E. Columbia, Ste F1, Battle Creek, MI  49015, www.achildsright.org, (269)-704-5937

Dads And Moms Of Michigan, 6632 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 110, Bloomfield Hills, MI  48301, www.dadsofmichigan.org, (248)-559-DADS (3237).

You have NOTHING to lose, and A LOT to gain, by contacting these folks, visiting their websites, and VOLUNTEERING your time and efforts to help.

This is not just YOUR fight.  Alone, the system will devastate you. Become a part of the TEAM EFFORT to stop the destruction wrought on our families by the Michigan Family Law Court System.

YOU can choose to make a difference, or you can choose to sit there, and cry.  Which is it going to be?

A Father Of Two

Benefits of Equal Parenting

Parental and Civil Rights Alliance Launched by A Child's Right

A Child's Right recently launched the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  The rare opportunity to form a Meetup Alliance is by invite only and not open to the general public.  Quite the honor! In less than two days this Alliance already has 26 organizations that have joined with over 53,000 collective members!  Incredible results in a short period of time and we expect the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance to be listed in the Top 10 Largest Meetup Alliance list.

Please join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  Great way to pull more people into your local group.  26  groups and growing!

Only those who want to start a group or already have one (via Meetup, Facebook, Google, Yahoo, active website, etc.) can join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance right now. If you don't want to be a group organizer, you can find an existing group on the internet, Meetup, Facebook, MySpace, etc and ask them to join the alliance.  Or start your own group right here in the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.

If you have a leadership role in a local group or organization you should join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance for the following benefits:
1)  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance is a fantastic tool to help parental and civil rights activists all over the country to meet and organize in person.
2)  Network with similar organizations and groups to increase turnout at your local events.
3)  Learn from the successes and failures of local groups.
4)  Give your local organization an additional web presence with link.  Thousands of people visit the main page for Meetup Alliance daily and look for a local group in their area...look at it like the yellow pages – but this is free!
5)  Increase your membership totals in your local organization.  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance allows those who come across it on the internet to search for a local group in their area.
6)  Want to carpool to a national event?  Research local groups and consolidate resources for a successful turnout.
7)  Network with Meetup groups, Yahoo groups, Facebook groups, MySpace groups and more!
8)  Expose your next event or meeting to a national audience!
9)  Create your own group's resource page.
10)  Finally create an international coalition of parental and civil rights activists!

Creating your own Alliance is not open to the public and the chance to grow this was given to me on an invite only basis from Meetup.  They are still in a Beta run and new features will be added very soon!

Meetup Alliance is the best way for leaders of local groups to share, learn and communicate.
Joining is free and will only take a minute. Just click the link below:
http://www.meetupalliance.com/parentalrights   

Listen in Tonight! Robert Pedersen on the Talkshow "Get Off The Bench" with Host Lary Holland

Please join us tonight at 8PM EST on the popular talkshow "Get Off The Bench".  What is this talkshow about?  Listen to this:

Call in or listen on your computer tonight as host Lary Holland interviews Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Robert Pedersen.

Call into the talkshow today at 8PM : 724-444-7444 TALKCAST ID: 43507

Or listen on your computer by getting a talkshoe account.

Be sure to also check out Lary Holland's Family Court Reports.

View the always updating list of media and new media coverage of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Equal Parenting Cyclist Robert Pedersen - Front Page Detroit News, Mitch Albom Show, and the Dave Jaconette Show

Beyond Incredible!  Equal Parenting Cyclist, Co-founder of A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger and Detroit News featured fatherhood blogger Robert Pedersen made the FRONT PAGE of the Detroit News. This front page story with color photo was done by reporter Kim Kozlowski of the Detroit News.  This is Michigan's largest newspaper in the state of Michigan with overlapping coverage in Indiana and Ohio.  Circulation total is well over 300,000!

The article online also reached such popular demand that Detroit News placed in on their homepage and added additional online resources to the story.  They also linked to Robert Pedersen's blog with the Detroit News - he is one of their featured fatherhood bloggers.

The article by reporter Kim Kozlowski is still, after 24 hours in their most popular section on the homepage of the Detroit News.  With this success of this article Detroit News also conducted an online survey which is overwhelmingly in favor of shared parenting.

Be sure to comment on the article and vote in their online poll.  Also be sure to visit Robert Pedersen's blog with the Detroit News and comment on his four articles with many more to come.

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Today Robert Pedersen was also on the Mitch Albom Show which is nationally syndicated and has a massive audience in the state of Michigan.  Not only does Mitch have a popular radio show, but he is also author of many books such as Tuesdays with Morrie and is a frequent guest on shows like Oprah and more.

 

Prior to the Mitch Albom show Robert interviewed on the Dave Jaconette Show out of Kalamazoo.  Robert seemed very impressed with Jaconette's interviewing style.  We are hoping to get recordings of the interviews.

Shocking Documentary on Family Courts in America

Support?  System Down is making its premiere this evening in California.  The intention of the filmmaker is to bring this film to other states including Michigan.  A Child's Right and Cycling4Children are both official sponsors of this documentary.

This documentary is truly shocking and will put you through an emotional rollercoaster.  According to the film’s website, “Support? explores the fundamental flaws in America’s Family Courts regarding the Divorce and Child Support System. The film explores the problems through over 38 interviews with both custodial and non-custodial parents and the attorneys, judges and county employees on both sides of the paradigm.”

View all four shocking trailers:

Corruption

It’s About The Kids

Divorce is Ugly Business

Military Soldiers Caught in the Crossfire of the Family Court Systems

The four trailers will show you the high quality of this film. We will most certainly keep our readers informed of the upcoming release in Michigan as soon as I receive a date. If you live near the showing in California be sure to purchase tickets now!

Associated Press (AP) Photographer Takes Pictures of Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Robert Pedersen

A very interesting process.  An Associated Press (AP) Photographer took a couple hundred pictures of Robert Pedersen training for the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from Lansing MI to Washington D.C.  This happened very early in the morning today.  We were told that other newspapers and media organizations can buy these photos from AP to utilize in their stories.  We did confirm that some of these pictures will be used by THE largest newspaper in the state of Michigan - their total circulation is over 300,000!!!  We will let you know when this will be published.  Stay tuned!

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen - Featured Blogger for Detroit News

76.208.62.105 Thanks for visiting. REMEMBER 6 days a month is child abuse. A child's right = equal time with both fit and willing parents.

Michigan House Bill 4564 - Michigan Shared Parenting

Michigan House Bill 4564 Hearing

Children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong.  To deny this is child abuse.

Please help us reform Michigan's antiquated and harmful child custody laws join the A Child's Right Meetup group:

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Shared Parenting Facts and Fiction by Dr. Linda Nielsen - Professor of Women Studies Wake Forest University.

Derek Bailey, MSW Dance4Equality

Jim Semerad Dads and Moms of Michigan

Murray Davis National Family Justice Association

Dr. Mike Ross Family Rights Coalition

Minister Ronald Smith Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

Bill Reisdorf, Esq.

Dave Taylor

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Michigan House Bill 4564 Testimony by Derek Bailey, MSW of Dance4Equaltiy

A Child's Right had the pleasure of urging Derek Bailey, MSW and Dance4Equality to attend the hearings for Michigan House Bill 4564.  American Indian Shared Parenting Organization, Dance4Equality was present outside of the House Building Office performing their spiritual dance in support of Michigan House Bill 4564.  Derek Bailey, Tonia Bailey, Robert Pedersen and myself (Angela) had an excellent time the night before the hearings learning much about the culture of Derek Bailey's tribe which is located in Michigan.  We experienced an amazing connection with the couple and are so proud to call them close friends.  To see some of the members of Dance4Equality walk into the hearing room was breathtaking to say the least!  A Child's Right is proudly affiliated with Dance4Equality.

Derek Bailey, MSW did an outstanding job outlining how shared parenting would positively impact his tribal community.  He also did an incredible job explaining his viewpoint as a state of Michigan licensed clinical social worker and MSW.  Dance4Equality CLEARLY "put themselves on the map" in Lansing as a leading shared parenting organization in Michigan.  There was a tremendous sense of pride by all who supported Michigan House Bill 4564 when Dance4Equality was present.

Michigan Child Custody

Michigan Child Custody. Michigan Father's Rights. Michigan Equal Parenting Rights. Michigan non-custodial parents. Michigan Grandparents. Michigan step-parents. All are welcome.

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ABOUT.COM, A Top 15 Content Provider, Covers the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Last week we had the incredible experience of having Instapundit, one of the world's top ranked news and political blogs, cover the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. This single post by Instapundit exposed thousands upon thousands of people to this inspirational story.

So many news blogs are covering the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek that we are finding new coverage on a daily basis.  OVER One Hundred blogs have already covered this event.

ABOUT.COM, owned by the New York Times and recognized as a top 15 content site, just covered the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  In less than 24 hours, thousands of readers have visited the main event page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek! 

Please take the time to thank author Wayne Parker for covering this important human interest story.  Commenting does NOT require you to sign up for an account so it is very easy.  If you utilize Stumbleupon, Digg!, Mixx or other social bookmarking please do so on Wayne Parker's story.

Carol Rhodes, Former Michigan Friend of the Court Officer, Speaking at the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium

A Child's Right recently organized a successful Equal Parenting Symposium in Barry County Michigan.  Following is Carol Rhodes, a former Michigan Friend of the Court officer, who blows the whistle on the bias and corruption in Michigan's family court systems.  Special Thanks to Phil Wurm for organizing this event and Special Thanks to the Barry County Democrats for allowing the use of their facility. 

A Child's Right will be bringing Equal Parenting Symposiums throughout all of Michigan.  If you would like your county to have a symposium please contact Darrick Scott-Farnsworth at [email protected].  This is part one of Carol's speech.  We will have many more videos from speakers at this event in the near future on DaddyBlogger.com. 

Also -

PLEASE review the incredible media and blog coverage that is already occuring over the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Instapundit, About.com, Dr. Helen, Protein Wisdom and many more of the world's top ranked news blogs have already covered this.

Blog News Tip: Over 85 Blogs Buzzing About the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Blog News Tip:  Over 85 Blogs Buzzing About the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Truly amazing new media buzz over the five fathers that are pedaling 758 miles for their children!!!

Some of the word's top ranked blogs have already covered this event/story.  What is even more exciting is that these are blogs that cover different topics; we have fatherhood, cycling, and news blogs covering this event for a good cause.  There is much excitement over the upcoming departure event in Lansing Michigan at the Capitol.

Here is just a sample of the blogs covering this exciting event:

Protein Wisdom

Protein Wisdom #2

Dr. Helen

Instapundit

Cycling Dude

Bicycling Magazine

Akindele Unleased

Murdoc Online

and many many more!

Help us spread the word about this event and if you know a blogger ask them to kindly cover this incredible story.

 

Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium April 6 2008

PRESS RELEASE
April 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Angela Pedersen, R.N.
A Child's Right
269-420-3203

Barry County Michigan

Parental Rights Symposium

April 6 2008 2pm
The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall
328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058
Hastings, Michigan - April 6 2008 - The Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2 PM, at The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, 328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058

Dynamic and experienced speakers will be present to discuss Michigan's family law court systems and how their actions adversely affect Michigan's families and children.  Michigan House Bill 4564 (Equal Parenting) and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008) will also be discussed.  All Michigan citizens and members of the Michigan media are encouraged to attend.

Featured Speakers Will Include:

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative(R), District 61, U.S. Senate candidate, 2008.

Rick Jones, State Representative(R), District 71.

Mr. Scott Hudson, Democratic candidate for State House District 43 seat, 2008.

Mr. Brian Downs, Esq., Kent County Circuit Court Judicial candidate, 2008. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Ms. Carol Rhodes, former Calhoun County Friend of the Court Enforcement Officer. You will not want to miss her speech as she exposes the corruption of Michigan's child custody evaluations and family court systems.

Mr. Robert Pedersen, Co-founder of "A Child's Right", 2007 Men's Health Best Life magazine's "National Hero Dad" contest runner-up, 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, 2008 cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Mr. Lary Holland, Michigan family rights advocate, national expert on Social Security Title IV-D, the financial incentives behind denying children the love, care, guidance and nurturing of both of their fit and willing parents.  Host of the popular talk show "Get Off The Bench".

Mr. Mike Saxton, Dads and Moms of Michigan District Advocate, 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling for Children.

Topics of discussion will include The Equal Parenting Bill, House Bill 4564, House Joint Resolution NN, the proposed "Parental Rights" Constitutional Amendment, and the Barry County Friend of the Court.

We are inviting parents and grandparents to come and learn the truth about Michigan's family law court system.

Learn why children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Media - Please accept this invitation to participate in the coverage of this incredible community event.



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New Prototypes Being Tested for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek :)

Information on the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - 758 Miles - Lansing Michigan to Washington, D.C.

The 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek was a smashing success!  Review the complete media coverage of last year's event.  Pictures from the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek is already shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before! 

Media inquiries please contact Robert Pedersen 269-420-4688 or Angela Pedersen 269-420-3203

Do not miss this incredible event which is already gaining traditional media and blogger coverage! 

A grueling 758 mile cycling trek to raise awareness of a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Five Michigan fathers will pedal their bicycles 758 miles from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.

Robb MacKenzie - Upper Penninsula of Michigan - EPBT Founder - 2007 cyclist

Robert Pedersen - West Michigan - 2007 Runner-Up Winner in Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest - 2007 cyclist

Brian Downs, Esq. - Grand Rapids MI - Running for Judge in Kent County MI in 2008

Derek Bailey, MSW - Traverse City MI - American Indian.  Founder of Dance4Equality

Mike Saxton - Lansing MI

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Chase Vehicle Crew

Also present at the August 7 2008 departure of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek:

1) Dance4Equality, an American Indian shared parenting organization, will be present performing their Pow Wows, dance, drums and songs!

2) See the MASSIVE CRISPE bus up close and meet the crew!

Event:  2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

When:  Departure - August 7 2008 Noon 12PM-2PM

Where:  Lansing Michigan Capitol Area Lawn

Please show your support and attend this amazing event being held at the Lansing Capitol in Michigan.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  A large crowd will help energize our cyclists!  We already have confirmation of media coverage (TV, Newspaper & Radio) for the departure!

We Need Your Support and Help Now! 

Ways you can show your support for this event:

1)  Please donate for this amazing event - no amount is too small or too large.  It is very expensive to pull off such a large event over 758 miles with 5 cyclists and chase crew.  Donating early will allow us to advertise this event, hand out brochures along the route, gas expense for the chase vehicle, a bed to sleep in at night for the cyclists, etc.

2)  Blog about this event and link to this page.  Blog on MySpace and more!  Post on Facebook! 

3) Social Bookmark this page on StumbleUpon, Digg!, Del.icio.us, Reddit and more.  Digg! and Del.icio.us can be used via the links directly below this page.

4) Email this page to everyone you know and tell them about this wonderful cause for children.

National Fatherless Day Rally - June 13 2008 Fathers4Justice

National Fatherless Day Rally - Nationwide Events on June 13 2008

Leadership Provided by Fathers4Justice and Families4Justice

Email/Blog/Print the following National Fatherless Day Rally Flyer

Download national_fatherless_day_rally_flyer.pdf

Be sure to order a few high quality flags for your state's event!

Excellent example of Fathers4Justice in action along with

the Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew and CRISPE

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Equal Parenting Bike Trek Departure, CRISPE and Dance4Equality - August 7th 2008 12Noon-2PM Lansing MI Capitol Lawn

The must attend shared parenting event of the year! 

August 7th 2008 12 Noon - 2PM Lansing Michigan Capitol area lawn.

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Departure - Cheer our cyclists as they start their 758 mile journey pedaling on bicycles!  Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen, Mike Saxton, Derek Bailey, MSW and Brian Downs, Esq. (running as judge in Nov 08 election)

Dance4Equality - Watch this American Indian shared parenting organization perform their pow wows, dance, sing, drum and more!

CRISPE - See the massive CRISPE bus up close and meet their crew!

This will be a huge event and will certainly receive large media coverage!  Be sure to attend this exciting event.

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Robert Pedersen on KSCO AM 1080 with Steve Ashley of the Divorced Fathers Radio Network

Robert Pedersen will be on KSCO 1080AM, covering central California, to discuss the Equal Parenting Bike Trek and the 2008 Family Preservation Festival. 03/14/08 5PM EST

The interview is today on the Divorced Fathers Radio Netowrk with Steve Ashley on Talk Back Radio KSCO 1080AM at 5PM EST/2PM PacificTime.  If you do not live in California you can listen live via your computer!

Derek Bailey, MSW and Robert Pedersen on the "Children Need Both Parents" Talkshow

YESTERDAY'S SHOW!  Dance4Equality's Derek Bailey MSW, Tonia Bailey and Robert Pedersen on the ultra-popular Children Need Both Parents Talkshow with Ronald Smith and Robin Denison.  You can download all prior shows including this one on the shows homepage.

Derek Bailey, MSW and Robert Pedersen on Minister Ronald Smith's Popular Talkshow

Be sure to tune in on 03/13/08 Thursday at 9PM EST!

Derek Bailey, MSW - founder of the American Indian shared parenting organization DANCE4EQUALITY.

and

Robert Pedersen - Co-Founder of A Child's Right and one of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclists

BOTH will be on Minister Ronald Smith's ultra-popular Talk Show "Children Need Both Parents".  Tune in for this special show to find out how Robert Pedersen and Derek Bailey, MSW are forming an incredible coalition in Michigan.  The link below will take you to the homepage for this show where you can acquire the phone number to call in and more.

CRISPE and Dance4Equality will both be present at the departure for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek on August 7th 2008 12 Noon-2PM at the Lansing Michigan Capitol.  Ask off of work now for this special shared parenting event.

 

Michigan House Bill 4564 and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN in the Kalamazoo Gazette

Yet another LTE printed by A Child's Right.  Darrick Scott-Farnsworth in the Kalamzazoo Gazette.

Support Equal Parenting Measures in Legislature

It is time for Michigan to recognize and for citizens to demand there be a fundamental right to parent your children within the state's constitution and family law. To this end, I implore everyone to actively support both the ``parental rights'' resolution and House Bill 4564, the ``equal parenting bill.''

Children are a part of the family and they have the right to the love of both of their parents and their extended family, too. Allowing the state, without due process of law through the courts and government child welfare bureaucracies, to interrupt the child-parent relationship has destroyed many childhoods and caused untold damage to our society.

Parents should have the right to decide how their children are educated and medicated as long as there is no clear evidence that these choices will seriously harm their children. Demonstrating to children that the family is important by making sure that both parents and the entire family are respected will give children the courage to have a family of their own.

In divorce cases, the state is allowed, through the supposed best interest of the child criteria, to pressure most fathers to relinquish custody to the mother or be denied custody in court because they want to create winners and losers instead of promoting joint custody.

HB 4564 and Resolution NN will help ensure that children will have the stability and love of both of their fit, willing and able parents.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth

Executive Director, A Child's Right

PDF File of LTE: Download DSFKZOO.pdf

Shared Parenting Facts and Fiction

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Special Thanks to the Readers of DaddyBlogger.com

Special thanks to all of our readers of DaddyBlogger.com!  We especially appreciate a special reader who visits daily from Mishawaka Indiana. :)  All readers should check this out.

The Case for Shared Parenting and Joint Physical Custody - It's About The Kids!

Children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated equally by both fit and willing parents - to deny this is child abuse.

We will be updating a comprehensive list in support of shared parenting on a regular basis.  If you have additional research that is not in our comprehensive list please email us at [email protected] and we will promptly add it.

Those who deny children of this God given right are child abusers!  In fact, Dr. Marc J. Ackerman who is considered to be THE national expert on child custody now recommends joint physical custody unless if a child's life is directly threatened by a parent.

View our comprehensive list in support of shared parenting

Remember folks we have the moral high ground here so never stop fighting for what is in the best interests of your children.

A Child's Right Meeting Covered by Lary Holland and Get off The Bench

Excellent video taken by Lary Holland and Get Off The Bench from the most recent A Child's Right Meeting.  More to come I must assume!  We will keep you posted.  Thank you Lary!

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth's article in the Battle Creek Enquirer. Michigan House Bill 4564 and HJR-NN

Kids need love of both parents

It is time for Michigan to recognize and for citizens to demand that there be a fundamental right to parent your children within our state's constitution and family law. I implore everyone to actively support both 2008-HJR-NN the "parental rights" resolution and HB 4564 the "equal parenting bill."

Children are a part of the family and they have the right to the love of both parents and their extended family too.  Allowing the state without due process of law through the courts and government child welfare bureaucracies to interrupt the child-parent relationship has destroyed many childhoods and caused untold damage to our society.  Parents should have the right to decide how their children are educated and medicated as long as there is no clear evidence that these choices will seriously harm their children. Allowing parents to raise children with their values and beliefs ensures a level of diversity that makes our society strong.

In an intact family children benefit from the love and care of two parents involved significantly in their life. The state and divorce/custody industry operators create opposing parents that clash, costing large sums of money and destroying the child-parent relationship in the supermajority of cases. The state is allowed through the supposed best interest of the child criteria to pressure most fathers to relinquish custody to the mother or be denied custody in court. The standard visitation schedule averages out to four to six days a month based on age of the child and will never be changed unless the parents agree or there is clear and convincing evidence of problems in the custodial home. HB 4564 and HJR-NN will help ensure that children will have the stability and love of both of their fit, willing and able parents.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth

Augusta

Copy of Actual Article  Download DarricksfArticle.pdf 

Angela and Robert Pedersen on the Ultra Popular Talk Show "Children Need Both Parents"

Angela and Robert Pedersen on the Ultra Popular Talk Show "Children Need Both Parents".  "Children Need Both Parents" is hosted by Ronald Smith and Robin Denison.  The turnout by those who listened to this talkshow live was quite high so we were obviously thrilled by the support.

You can download a recording of the entire show at the "Children Need Both Parents" talkshow homepage - download the episode listed under the date 02/21/08.  If you do not want to download a recording you can also listen to the show using the same link above.  Another option - You can also listen to it via the hipcast player below. 

Make sure you listen to the various folks that called towards the end of the show.  They truly provide a unique and interesting perspective in this show.  Yes, the one making all the noise is our son Anthony Caius Pedersen - already he is trying to give his two cents to the discussion!

One of the great things about a talkshoe talkshow is that listeners can also chat and post comments during the interview.  Here are some comments listed below:

[9:36:40 PM] <Crispe> CRISPE will be there for the bikers

[9:46:09 PM] <Crispe> Bring it on Robert

[10:03:49 PM] <Guest 11> Hello Robert and Angela.. I just got home.. !!

[10:06:10 PM] <mountain19> God bless you guys and gals. real citizens all of you.

[10:06:30 PM] <Guest 11> Tell Robert Marcie from Michigan is here to support..

[10:23:55 PM] <Guest 11> Robert is a great dad!! And his wife Angela is the bomb.. What Great Parents...

[10:35:39 PM] <ctyofangels/ survivors> thank you robert and angela

[10:36:03 PM] <MikeSaxton> Rob & Angela ROCK! See you all Sunday. Ron, I want an autographed book!

<BetterhalfofSplit> Great Show guys! fight the fight and keep the faith

[10:46:06 PM] <Guest 16> Tell Angela to give the little one a hug for me.. He soooo cute.. talk to ya soon..

Robert and Angela Pedersen Tonight 9PM EST on the ultra popular talkshow "Children Need Both Parents"

You have been invited by Ronald Smith to join a live Community Call. ChildrenNeedBothParents (Join in)  Host: ChildrenNeedBothParents - [email protected] Episode: Angela Pedersen and Runner up Hero Dad Robert Pedersen Michigan's Shared Parenting Dynamic Duo and brand new Mommy and Daddy. Angela is the quite giant who works diligently with Robert the Bike Trekker. You've heard Robert and seen Angela...NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK TO THIS EXTRAORDINARY COUPLE!!!!! You can't miss this!!!!!! Call ID: 53118 Scheduled Time: Date: Thu, February 21, 2008 Time: 09:00 PM EST How to participate: Call in: Dial: (724) 444-7444 Enter: 53118 # (Call ID) Enter: 1 # or your PIN Join from your computer: Click here to join the call or just listen along  (Optional) Become a TalkShoe member  Listen to the Recording: If you missed this event or want to hear previous recorded episodes click here.

Michigan House Bill 4564 - Ross Township Michigan Passes A Resolution In Support Of HB4564

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, Executive Director of A Child's Right, moves Ross Township Michigan to pass a resolution in support of Michigan House Bill 4564.  Yet, another excellent example of leadership! 4-6 days a month is child abuse and we thank Ross Township for their support of Michigan House Bill 4564.

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Dance4Equality, an American Indian equal parenting organization, will be present at the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure!

It is with great honor and excitement that we share this fantastic news with our readers!  Dance4Equality, under the leadership of Derek Bailey, MSW, will be present at the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure.  Mr. Bailey is a tribal leader for the Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Make no mistake about it!  This years Equal Parenting Bike Trek will be a massive event and having Dance4Equality present on August 7th 2008 at the Lansing Capitol Lawn for the cyclists' departure creates an additional level of excitement surrounding this event.

There will certainly be a media frenzy at the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure as Dance4Equality performs their pow wows of dance and drumming while dressed in American Indian wear.  An example can be seen below:

A Child's Right is very proud to affiliate with Dance4Equality

Reminder - Tonight Robert Pedersen is on "The Message" with Richar Farr

You can hear the interview live in Las Vegas, Nevada and parts of California.  Live outside those areas?

Listen via online link for KLAV - 1230 AM

or

directly on KRights!

CALL IN PHONE NUMBER 866-820-5528

Robert Pedersen interviewed on the popular radio show "The Message" with Richar Farr

Robert Pedersen will be on the radio show "The Message" with Richar Farr! February 15th 2008

THIS FRIDAY!    9:15PM EST 6:15 PST

You can hear this live on your radio in Las Vegas, Nevada and parts of California. 

If you live elsewhere you can listen LIVE on KRights Radio

Robert will reveal a secret detail of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure from Lansing, MI!  August 7th 2008 12 Noon - departure of the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from the Lansing Capitol.  The media and supporters will fill the Lansing Capitol Lawn simply to see what Robert will reveal on this Friday's interview.

Stay tuned because we are hoping to have the call-in phone numbers for this exciting radio interview.  Show your support and be sure to tune in and listen to "The Message" with Richar Farr.

How was the media coverage for the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek?

The Life of a Home Mom mentions DaddyBlogger.com

DaddyBlogger.com received an ultra cool "nod" from a high traffic blog called "The Life of a Home Mom".  We are very thankful that DaddyBlogger.com was mentioned by this top notch blogger!

Daddy Hunger - The Award Winning Documentary

Daddy Hunger - The Award Winning Documentary

Ray Upchurch, filmmaker of "Daddy Hunger", states “I never want to see another child fatherless and with a DADDY HUNGER challenging their ability to be happy and function with positive self-esteem and confidence. Look at the growing prison population, school systems, and communities.  Generations and generations of fatherless children are suffering. The cycle has got to stop!”

Let us not forget another source which makes children fatherless in America - Federal Incentives Make Children Fatherless

Dr. Stephen Walker - 2007 Family Preservation Festival

Dr. Stephen Walker speaking at the 2007 Family Preservatin Festival. Please be sure to attend the 2008 Family Preservation Festival being held on August 15-17 2008.

Phil Wurm, in the Hastings Banner, writes about Michigan House Resolution NN (2008)

Phil Wurm, West Michigan Regional Director of A Child's Right, once again has an outstanding Letter to the Editor published. Below Phil Wurm makes the case for Michigan House Resolution NN (2008). One of Phil's most highly visited writings on DaddyBlogger.com is "Blood Money Is Collected By Local Friend of the Court".

   

Michigan House Resolution NN Parenting Rights Resolution NN Michigan Hastings Banner Family Rights Family

Who is Minister Ronald Smith?

Minister Ronald Smith is the founder of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Ronald Smith has lit Michigan on fire and given the equal parenting rights movement a much needed boost of energy and passion.  Ronald Smith is also the author of the book "Cheated".  He is someone I consider a very close friend.

Documentary Exposes Family Court Corruption in America

Support?  System Down.  View the shocking trailers of this documentary which exposes the corruption of family court systems throughout America.  Family Courts compared to the mafia?  Fathers killing themselves because they were forced by family court systems to go from a full-time father to seeing their children only 4-6 days a month.  This is court sponsored child abuse!

A Child's Right is an official sponsor of this moving documentary.  We ask that you please buy a t-shirt for this documentary as a means of showing your support and helping the filmmaker.  Only $13, high quality and an ultra-cool design.  Do your part in helping this documentary reach the masses in America by buying a fundraising T-Shirt now!

Corruption

It's About the Kids

Divorce is Ugly Business

War Is Hell! Child Support Doesn't Have to Be

Filmmaker Angelo Lobo, Angela and Robert Pedersen

Ron Paul MySpace Layouts Michigan Democrats Michigan Politics Andy Dillon

Live in Michigan? Please join, RSVP and attend A Child's Right upcoming meeting.

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Please join and RSVP for this upcoming event! You must RSVP in order to attend. Our agenda/plan of action is to discuss 1) Calhoun County Equal Parenting Symposium, plus launch symposiums in several more Michigan counties 2) 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek 3) 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival 4) Completion of 501C3 corporation status 5) HB 4564. 6) Michigan Resolution NN (2008)

This meeting is for District Advocates and Regional Directors.

A Patriot for Smaller Government and Equal Parenting Rights Is Born

All Smiles Before Anthony's Arrival - Baby Shower

Anthony Ciaus Pedersen ready to come home! Go Oakland A's!  Wow did we create a cute baby!

Wow! What an awesome smile! Dad thinks Mom is smokin hot, super smart, a true friend and most of all his soul-mate!

Grandma and PaPa Pedersen enjoying the addition to the Pedersen family. Grandparents to seven grandchildren!

Daddy and Anthony

I will write more about this amazing moment very soon and I am sure Angela will also be posting soon to DaddyBlogger. I wanted to thank so many of you for your prayers and well wishes. Angela and I were stunned by the number of people that reached out to us. Thank you for being a part of this celebration. We are very blessed to have Anthony together and also friendships with so many of you. Special thanks to Carol Rhodes for coming to the hospital for her special visit.  Robert

The National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan was a smashing success!  Learn more.

Another Equal Parenting Rights Activist Soon to Join A Child's Right

Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born literally any day now!  We are so excited we can barely contain ourselves! 

Angela and Robert Pedersen

P.S. Rumor has it that Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born with full battle gear as a patriot of smaller government and Equal Parenting Rights!  Government has no place in families.

Children have a fundamental and God-given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong. Six days a month is child abuse.

   

A Smashing Success - National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

Delete, of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition, educates Mike Huckabee on benefits of Equal Parenting Rights

Michigan activists are ON FIRE!  All across Michigan Equal Parenting Advocates are educating elected officials and Presidential candidates about the benefits of Equal Parenting Rights.  Delete of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition is seen below educating Mike Huckabee about how children benefit from equal parenting rights.  Delete was a critical part of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Mike Saxton, a district advocate for A Child's Right and Dads and Moms of Michigan, spoke directly with Mike Huckabee.

Here is Mr. Saxton's account: "At a press conference today at Demmer Corp. in Lansing Michigan I had the opportunity to discuss shared parenting with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

First I asked if he supported the proposed "Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act" to which he replied he was unfamiliar. I was able to provide him with volume 34 #3 of The Liberator which contains the text of the proposed Act and also a brochure from Dads & Moms of Michigan.

Second, I explained that there were over 1 million non-custodial parents in Michigan and over 25 million in the US; if you were elected President what would you do you ensure that children have equal access to both fit parents, regardless of marital status? He replied that he supports shared parenting.

Third, we discussed Michigan's shared parenting bill HB 4564 and I asked if he would endorse it. He replied that he hadn't read it but that he does support shared parenting. Rep. Rick Jones was also present at the press conference and in response to my request has forwarded a copy of HB 4564 to Governor Huckabee's office.

I suggest that we all ask our Representatives and Senators to ask the candidates their stance on shared parenting, and for an endorsement of our HB 4564, as they accompany them on the campaign trail. Please check the evening news for coverage of the press conference."

Note the excellent use of the ACFC newspaper "The Liberator"!

You can view other activity below this post on DaddyBlogger.com or on Glenn Sacks' informative blog   Michigan just wrapped up the highly successful National Fatherhood Summit.

Ned Holstein, M.D., M.S. Delivers 300 Falsly Accused Fathers' Stories

Incredible job by Ned Holstein, M.D., M.S. and his organization Fathers and Families!  300 Falsely Accused Fathers' Stories were hand delivered to Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney.  See the full story on Glenn Sacks' blog. 

We also appreciate Glenn's story mentioning the activity of A Child's Right at a recent Romney Rally in Battle Creek, Michigan.  See story below.

False Accusations of PPO violations and domestic violence are often used during child custody disputes as a way to remove the father permanently from his children.  This is common practice for certain women with personality disorders.  They learn to hate their ex-spouse more than they love their children.  To use this tactic is sick and another form of child abuse.

Stop Abuse For EVERYONE

National Fatherhood Summit - Robert and Angela Pedersen

A speech that got many fired up and was well received by all.  Robert and Angela Pedersen - Co-Founders of A Child's Right.  Speaking at the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

To understand the reference to "monkey butt" see this video:

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Aug 7th - Lansing Michigan Capitol

To volunteer for this event:  http://www.achildsright.net/html/volunteer.html 

Robert Pedersen's Interview on Trial by Money with Fred Neff

Robert Pedersen discusses the National Fatherhood Summit and equal parenting rights on Trial by Money with Fred Neff. 

Trial By Money can be heard live in Riverside Iowa on 1690AM and across the world through StarDust Radio's extensive online presence.

Richar Farr and Lary Holland dial in to add their perspectives to the conversations.

Robert Pedersen interviewed on Trial By Money regarding the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit

Robert Pedersen was interviewed regarding the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit on Trial By Money with Fred Neff. 

Trial By Money can be heard live on 1690 AM in Riverside Iowa and all across the country via the StarDust Radio Network. 

We will have the interview up on DaddyBlogger as soon as we receive the recording.

National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008 - A smashing success!

The Media Coverage of the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, MI was truly impressive! Four different TV News stations, 7 Radio Stations and 6 different newspaper reporters were present at this event! My husband, Robert Pedersen, was given a standing ovation for his efforts in promoting this event. It was incredible and I was so happy for him that I had to hold back my tears.

The energy level during the event was high!  The breakfast and lunch was excellent!  The networking was priceless!  The general opinion was that this event was outstanding and we had a full room! 

There were people from all over the United States!  Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania - just to name a few.  Many different orgnizations were present at this oustanding event.

Minister Ronald Smith has clearly become a nationally known advocate and leader.  Special thanks for all of the work Children Need Both Parents, Inc put into this summit. 

Special thanks to the sponsors of the National Fatherhood Summit:  1) Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 2) Dads and Moms of Michigan & 3) Abundant Life Ministries

View Channel 13 News Coverage Video and Robert and Angela Pedersen Interview

A short break in a very productive day.  Darrick Scott-Farnsworth (right)

L-R-F-B Rep. Pearce, Rep. Jones, Rep. Hoogendyk, Bishop Durham, Ed Bartlett Rep. Stahl, Pat McElligot

Dr. Mike Ross - Michigan Family Rights Coalition

Robert and Angela Pedersen

Robert Pedersen and Dr. Stephen Walker

Judge Willie Lipscomb

Minister Ronald Smith

Senator Mark Jansen

Rep. Hoogendyk

Rep. Tom Pearce

Rep. Robert Dean

Torm Howse

Robert and Angela Pedersen

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Pat McElligot

Rep Rick Jones

Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Syndrome Awareness Organization and Nash

Fathers4Justice

There were numerous other speakers that we do not have pictures of yet and hope to post them here in the future!

This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival in Washington, D.C.

MEDIA COVERAGE

WZZM Channel 13 News

WGVU NPR/PBS Interview

Christ's News Service - 6 different Michigan Christian radio stations.

Robert Pedersen was interviewed by Christ's News Service regarding the National Fatherhood Summit.  This interview will play shortly after this event.

http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1199284517190120.xml&coll=6&thispage=1

http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS01/712300590

and

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801010325

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/71228001

and

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290311/1002/NEWS01

and self published article in Battle Creek Enquirer with picture of Robert & Angela Pedersen

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/NEIGHBORHOODS03/801060324

http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/122907/religion_20071229073.shtml

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85759

http://www.wwmt.com/news/fatherhood_1345977___article.html/summit_grand.html

http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7581067&ClientType=Printable

http://mensnewsdaily.com/2007/12/30/minister-ronald-smiths-cheated-the-story-of-a-father-who-would-not-give-up-his-children/

http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit

LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!

Ron Paul Fatherhood Grand Rapids Michigan

National Fatherhood Summit - Ronald Smith's Interview on WGVU

Battle Creek Enquirer Covers The National Fatherhood Summit

The Media Coverage of the National Fatherhood Summit continues to grow!  A Child's Right was able to obtain the coverage for the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Buy a Jan 1st paper to view or view this story online now.

Please regsiter now for this historic event!

Media Coverage Grows! 2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008

PRESS RELEASE 12/28/07 For Immediate Release

National Fatherhood Summit Jan. 4th 2008 Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan - Release Date:  12/28/07 2008 National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4th 2008 - 8:30am-4:30pm Location:  Abundant Life Ministries, 1725 Division SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Contact Information:  Minister Ronald Smith 616-301-1515 Numerous elected officials, authors, religious leaders, family preservation organizations, experts, advocates and a Michigan District Court Judge will be speaking at this historic event! The Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide.  The 2008 National Fatherhood Summit is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. SPEAKERS (10am-12pm) Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit Edward Bartlett - RADAR Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family" Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality Robert Pedersen - Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Runner-Up Winner & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Mike McCormick - ACFC Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO Lary Holland - Get off the Bench Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc Mr. Sal Frasca Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee Senator Mark Jansen Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee Dr. Michael Ross -  Family Rights Coalition Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up" TENTATIVE SPEAKERS Dr. Olu Shabazz "Possible Address Via Taped Interview" Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father" AGENDA January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM January 4th Agenda: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Domestic Violence Law Reform 501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing Medication of Children Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Title IV-D Parental Alienation Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act 3:00 - 4:30 PM PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY Sponsored By Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate Abundant Life Ministries This is the first event leading up to: # # #

Divorce Parental Alienation Syndrome Ron Paul Turbo Tagger