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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. 

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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.

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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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

Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo A Child's Right Darrick Scott-Farnsworth Michigan House Bill 4564 Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008)

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.

A Child's Right will soon become A Child's Right, Inc.

There will be several fund raising events to help A Child's Right raise the funds to fully complete our 501c3 application.  The process has already started but we will soon need additional funds to meet several federal requirements for a 501c3 non-profit corporation. 

2008 will be an exciting year for this organization.  In 2008 A Child's Right will also form a much closer alliance with Children Need Both Parents, Inc which is led by Minister Ronald Smith.  A Child's Right will also once again be a major supporter of the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  There will be three cyclists this year:  Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and Attorney Brian Downs, Esq.  We are very confident that the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will obtain even more press and media coverage compared to the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek!!  We were very impressed with the media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Thank you to all who have contributed to the success of A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek over 2007.  Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Special Thanks to Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, the Executive Director of A Child's Right, and a major force of change in child custody laws! Darrick is an incredible leader, advocate and personal friend.  Thanks also to:  All ACR volunteers, Paul and Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Eric Pedersen, Marc Pedersen, Sgt. Mike Pedersen, Gladys Kirch, Phil Wurm, Joe Jurecki, Chet Merda, Carol Rhodes, Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen, Ronald Smith, Dr. A Smith, Mike Saxton, Jim Semerad, Rich Postma, Dr. Ross, Jay Fedewa, Brian Downs, Esq., Richar Farr, Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Dr. Stephen Walker, Bessie Hudgins, Glenn Sacks, David Levy, Esq, CRISPE, F4J, Delete, Lary Holland, Chris Paris, Brian Kleiman, Jeff Kapteyn, Esq, Jane Spies, Murray Davis, Torm Howse, Dave Usher, Bob Horvath, Jeff Thompson, Jim Wozniak, Angelo Lobo, Louisiana Dads, Battle Creek Honda, Malcom Hatfield, Pat McElligott, Murdoc Online, Kalpesh Gandhi, Edward Barlett, SAFE, Mike McCormick, John Maguire, Robin Denison, Studio 1714, the media which covered the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, to all the donors of time and money to the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, and so many more who helped our organization.  If we forgot to thank you please don't take it personally!

Angela Pedersen, RN

A Child's Right - EQUAL time with both fit and willing parents after divorce! 

Phil Wurm published in the Mining Gazette regarding Equal Parenting Rights

Excellent commentary by Phillip Wurm yet again!

"Parents would also be saving millions more by the reduction in necessary
attorney’s fees, motion fees, court costs, and dozens of other methods
that the Michigan family law court system has developed to take money
out of the pockets of hard-working, taxpaying Michigan parents."

Read the full article:  Download PhilWurmMiningGazette.pdf

Make sure you read his "Blood Money" article as well.

A Child's Right - Radio Ad

Shocking Documentary Exposes Corruption of America's Family Court Systems

Lary Holland Explains How Title IV-D Welfare Federal Incentives Affect Joint Physical Custody Recommendations

Learn the Truth!

"Blood Money" Collected by Barry County Friend of the Court

Phillip Wurm, West Michigan Regional Director of A Child's Right, is once again published by a Michigan newspaper.  Phil's editorials are very well written and this is just one of the reasons why he has been published in over 40 newspapers throughout Michigan.

Think child custody evaluations are fair in Michigan? Think again!

Phyllis Schlafly does an excellent job explaining how Title IV-D federal incentives make children fatherless.

Lary Holland, a national Title IV-D expert, explains how these federal welfare incentives, and NOT "the best interest of children", drive the results of child custody evaluations.

ALL TAXPAYERS PAY MONEY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WHICH IN TURN ARE USED TO PAY STATES AND FAMILY COURTS THIS LUCRATIVE INCENTIVE TO STRIP A CHILD AWAY FROM ONE OF THEIR FIT AND WILLING PARENTS.

Why do most people who have been through this system vote Libertarian? Government intrusion into our families has reached an all time high! Parents, and not attorneys and state governments, should decide what is best for their children. Ultimately the better you are able to get along with your ex, the better off your children will be. The divorce is difficult enough for children, so do not deny them the God given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated by both fit and willing parents. They will thank you for this someday.

If you would like to learn more about what is described above we would suggest that you buy and read the following book. The research is quite extensive. Taken into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.

Fathers4Justice, CRISPE and Equal Parenting Bike Trek Swarm a PA Couthouse

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Part Two of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek on Studio 1714

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Interview on Studio 1714 Part One and Two

Part One

Part Two

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie were honored with a State of Michigan Special Tribute for the 700 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie were honored with a State of Michigan Special Tribute for the 700 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from Lansing Michigan to Washington, D.C.  This is simply incredible and truly an honor to receive this rare distinction from the State of Michigan.  2007 has been an amazing year for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. Wait till you see how big 2008 will be for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek and there are a few surprises already which we can't wait to leak out soon!

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Videos and Photos being updated daily

Carol Rhodes, author of "Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family", joins the media/supply van for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

Carol Rhodes, the famous author of the book "Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family", joins the media/supply van for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek!!  Fantastic News!!  I consider Carol to be a close friend and I am deeply touched by her committment to ensure the success of the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek.  My wife, Angela Pedersen, is also thrilled that Carol will be assisting her along the route from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.  Carol and my wife will be helping to pass out literature, seek new media interviews along the route to D.C, discuss her unique perspective with the press and will help ensure the safety of Robb MacKenzie and I along our 700 mile bike trek. (Picture above - Robert Pedersen and Carol Rhodes).

Friend of the court enemy of the family: Surviving the child support system and divorce racket

Listen to the shocking Carol Rhodes and Robert Pedersen interview on KRights Radio!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Brenda Clack HB 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

Teaser - Stay tuned - there has been a massive influx of media requests on Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad Contest win!

Fantastic news everyone!  More media requests keep coming in and Friday 06/22/07 Robert will be on one of Michigan's largest and most popular radio stations!  Monday 06/25/07 Robert will be on yet another radio show stationed out of Iowa which has a national audience.  Also, a very prominent Michigan newspaper will be completing a features article on Robert.  They keep rolling in and as Robert's wife I am so proud of him for all of his dedication to Michigan's familes and children.

Stay tuned for more information!

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

A Child's Right is affiliated with Minister Ron Smith's Children Need Both Parents, Inc. and Dads and Moms of Michigan

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Children Bill of Rights

Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad  A big win for the entire state of Michigan!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates

Aug 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

National Title IV-D Expert Lary Holland

Robert Pedersen presenting at the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium

Robert Pedersen presenting at the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium Video compliments of Lary Holland.  This successful symposium was organized by Phil Wurm.

Updates on the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

Support HB 4564

"Children who live absent their biological fathers are, on average, at least two to three times more likely to be poor, to use drugs, to experience educational, health, emotional and behavioral problems, to be victims of child abuse, and to engage in criminal behavior."

Source: McLanahan, Sara L. "Life without Father: What happens to the children?"

Donate for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek 

We made front page news! Special Thanks to Phil Wurm for organizing the Barry County EQUAL Parenting Symposium

This is a quick Jpeg scan of part of the article that covered the EQUAL Parenting Symposium that Phil Wurm set up in Barry County.  This made front page news!!  Pictured in the article but not in this Jpeg scan was also Carol Rhodes and Representative Fulton Sheen.  Of course, they spelled Robert Pedersen's last name wrong but we are used to that.

This was a massive success thanks to our West Michigan Regional Director, Phillip Wurm!!  He essentially organized this himself.  The entire symposium was also covered by the TV media and we plan on obtaining our copy very soon!

Three State Representatives attended this event and those in attendance were split down the middle by gender.  Everyone was in strong support of shared parenting which was very exciting to see!!

Angela Pedersen, R.N.

Please donate and help us with the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek  Bike Trek Updates

Two Fathers Pedaling Over 600 Miles in Support of a Child's Right to Equal Time with Both Fit Parents

Michigan State Representative Rick Jones on the importance of shared parenting

"Children who live absent their biological fathers are, on average, at least two to three times more likely to be poor, to use drugs, to experience educational, health, emotional and behavioral problems, to be victims of child abuse, and to engage in criminal behavior."

Source: McLanahan, Sara L. "Life without Father: What happens to the children?"

Video footage compliments of Lary Holland - National Title IV-D Expert

States Abducting Our Senior Citizens for Profit!

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Brenda Clack

Barry County Michigan Equal Parenting Symposium Makes Front Page News!

We received the excellent news that the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium made the front page news in the local Barry County newspaper.

None of this success could have been possible without the hard work and preparation of A Child's Right West Michigan Regional Director, Phil Wurm.  Phil essentially organized all of this and then chose the speakers panel.

We will provide over the next several days plenty of video and picture footage compliments of Lary Holland.  Below is an excellent video of Michigan State Representative Steil Jr. (Grand Rapids, MI) and the reasons why he supports shared parenting legislation such as HB 4564.

EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK UPDATES