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Minister Ronald Smith Has Passed - Parental Rights Legend

A tragedy.  A shock.  Extremely sad news for all who knew this special man.  Minister Ron Smith was one of the best friends I have ever known.  Minister Ronald Smith passed away on Friday September 5, 2008 from a heart attack.  I am still very shook up from this news and will let our readers know more as soon as I get it.  He was such an incredible man and just recently brought the 2008 Million Man March to Michigan.  Minister Ronald Smith was also the founder of the National Fatherhood Summit and was one of the co-founders of the Family Preservation Festival.  Minister Ronald Smith was co-author of the book Cheated.  Minister Ronald Smith was the CEO of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.   Most of all Minister Ronald Smith was an amazing father and husband!

Minister Ronald Smith was actively involved with Michigan House Bill 4564 (shared parenting) and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008) (Parental Rights)

My thoughts are with Ron and his family right now.

Below is a very well known video of Minister Ronald Smith. Incredible speech which I had the pleasure of filming and watching live in Iowa.

God Bless Ron - We ALL love you!  "My brother from another mother"

Robert Pedersen

(Readers can comment in memory/honor of Minister Ronald Smith at the bottom of this page)

From the Family of Minister Ronald Smith

Your Brother in Christ Minister Ronald Smith called Home to be with Yahweh

It is with a heavy heart, and deep sympathy, that I announce to you today that Minister Ronald Smith was called home to be with the Lord. Minister Smith passed away from an apparent heart attack on September 5, 2008.

We are currently making arrangements and would ask you to stand by for further communications with regards to a memorial.

Children Need Both Parents mourns the loss of it's founder and CEO. We praise God that Minister Smith finished all that God charged him with, and is re-united in Heaven with his son Richmond. We vow to press on with the vision God gave him. Everyone here appreciates your love and support through this most difficult of times.

May God continue to shine upon you.

Minister Ronald Smith believed in a proper accounting of God's resources. In our efforts to honor his memory, and honor his principles of stewardship, we humbly request that donations be sent in lieu of flowers. This will enable us to more effectively continue the work God began in him.

Official Announcement from Ronald Smith’s wife, Sherry Shabazz Smith:

Please be advised that there will be two services for Ronald Smith.

Many of you know that Ronald Smith passed away on Friday September 5, 2008.  Thank you for your kind thoughts, considerations  and prayers at this time.

The first service is coordinated by Ron’s sister and mother.  Ronald will be laid to rest in Chicago.  The wake and funeral specifics are listed below.

Minister Ronald. Elijah Smith
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Woodlawn Union Baptist Church
6359 S. Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60637
10:00 -11:00 visitation
11:00 - 12:00 funeral

The second service is a Celebration Of Ronald Smith And His Life. 

This celebration is coordinated by Sherry and will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2008  at 6:00 pm at the:   

Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
616-301-2325.

Sherry asks that NO cut flowers be sent.  Live plants are welcome. Most importantly Sherry has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Ronald did not have medical insurance nor did he have any life insurance.  Again,  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Youtube video of Minister Ronald Smith. MUST SEE. How states profit by making a non-custodial parent.

One of the most moving videos we have seen in the Equal Parenting/Family Preservation movement.  Spread the word.  Minister Ronald Smith of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

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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Parental Alienation Awareness Day is April 25th. Do You Know Someone Who Has Used This Form of Child Abuse?

Tomorrow you have a duty.  You have the responsibility of telling others that April 25 is Parental Alienation Awareness Day!  Parental Alienation is all too common now during and after divorces where children are involved.  Essentially the parent which attempts to alienate the other parent is too consumed in their hatred towards the ex-spouse to even realize the tremendous damage they are doing to their own children.  Parental Alienation can be subtle or openly pursued.  Mothers and Fathers can both be responsible for Parental Alienation.  They do not love their children enough to place aside their hatred towards their ex-spouse. 

Moms and Dads aren't the only ones which can use parental alienation tactics.  Grandparents can become child abusers as well by bad mouthing the father in front of the children.  It is all too common to find that they were responsible for parental alienation towards their own children if there was a divorce in the mix.  Sadly, they can shape their own children to be adults that use parental alienation tactics.  Children of divorce have already been through enough and will have many additional challenges just because of their parents getting a divorce.  Parents and grandparents should love their children/grandchildren enough to eliminate any form of parental alientaion.

Parental Alienation is indeed child abuse!  A few examples of Parental Alienation can be:  1)  Mom tells Dad he is a "deadbeat dad" in front of the children.  2)  Mom refuses to allow meaningful time for Dad to form an appropriate parent-child relationship which includes nuturing, educating, reading, loving, guiding, playing games and toys with the child, etc.  3)  Mom allows her friends that visit to speak poorly about the Dad in front of the children with no correction by Mom.  4)  Bad mouthing or undermining the other parent in front of the children.  5)  Mom tells children that Dad did not call when he actually did to say goodnight, talk briefly, etc.  To clarify again -  both genders are capable of parental alienation.

What are some warning signs of Parental Alienation?

-Children perceive one parent as causing financial problems of the other parent
-Children appear to have knowledge of details relating to the legal aspects of the divorce or separation
-Children show sudden negative change in their attitude toward a parent/guardian
-Children appear uneasy around target parent - they resort to "one word" answers and fail to engage openly in conversations as they previously have done
-Children are uncharacteristically rude and/or belligerent to target parent
-Access time is not occurring as agreed upon or court ordered - visitation is being unilaterally cut back by the other parent
-Hostile Aggressive Parent (HAP) parent undermines the other parent or speaks disparagingly about other parent in the presence of the children
-HAP parent starts making reference to other parent as being abusive and a risk to the children with no apparent good reason
-Allowing children to choose whether or not to visit a parent, even though the court has not empowered the parent or children to make that choice
-Telling the children about why the marriage failed and giving them the details about the divorce or separation settlement
-Refusing the other parent access to medical and school records or schedules of extracurricular activities
-Blaming the other parent for not having enough money, changes in lifestyle, or other problems in the children's presence
-Rigid enforcement of the visitation schedule for no good reason other than getting back at the other parent
-False allegations of sexual abuse, drug and alcohol use or other illegal activities by the other parent;
-Asks the children to choose one parent over the other
-Reminding the children that the children have good reason to feel angry toward their other parent;
-Setting up temptations that interfere with visitation
-Giving the children the impression that having a good time on a visit will hurt the parent;
-Asking the children about the other parent's personal life;
-'Rescuing' the children from the other parent when there is no danger.

If you are concered about Parental Alienation please tell at least two people tomorrow about this oftentimes hidden form of child abuse.  Print out this brochure and post it or hand out to others that you know.  Download parental_alienation_awareness_brochure.pdf

Hopefully with films such as Jake's Closet, which we discussed in a prior post, more people will become aware of Parental Alienation and put a stop to it.

A true to life case of Parental Alienation was discussed on Dr. Helen Smith's Blog.  If you are not reading her blog on a daily basis you are missing out on one of the best blogs on the internet.

A few DaddyBlogger recommedations:

Organizations   

Parental Alienation Awareness Organization

I have personally worked with this organization and they are excellent.  PAAO is leading the movement to get all governors in the United States to recognize Parental Alienation.  Does your state recognize Parental Alienation Awareness Day?

Split-n-Two

True Story of Parental Alienation

"Cheated" By Ronald E. and Ariel D. Smith - full disclosure - the author Ronald Smith is one of my best friends.  Here is a very powerful speech by him.  Minister Ronald Smith recently lost his son due to liver cancer.  He is always in our thoughts and prayers.

A Book To Combat Parental Alienation

I can not say enough positive things about the book below.  In fact, I even wrote a review about it on Amazon.com which is something I rarely make a point to do.  There is a reason why the ratings of this book are so high - it has helped many loving parents throughout the United States.

Divorce Poison By Dr. Richard A. Warshak

A Moving Video on Parental Alienation

The part that pulls on my heart is the line "Don't talk bad about my other parent like that. I still love them. And your words HURT me."

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

National Fatherless Day Rally Fathers4Justice F4J F4JUSA Families4Justice A Child's RightChildren Need Both Parents, Inc United Civil Rights Councils of America ACFC Donald Tenn Fathers4Justice US child custodyFathers Fatherhood Dad Men divorce family court If you found this post to be interesting or helpful please bookmark using one of the services below.

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.

 

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!

Minister Ronald Smith on the 2007 Family Preservation Festival

Minister Ronald Smith on the 2007 Family Preservation Festival

Family Preservation Festival Family Preservation Rally Family Ronald Smith Minister Ronald Smith dcrally

Cheated: (The story of a father who would not give up his children) A DOCUMENTED ACCOUNT OF PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME (PAS)

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.

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

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

Family Courts Want YOUR Children

Family Courts in Michigan and throughout America salivate at the thought of bringing another family and their children under the control of the family court system.  Each state and county government makes big money on Title IV-D welfare management.

Learn More Now

The Multiple Scandals of Child Support

“Welfare for the Affluent”

“Federal Incentives Make Children Fatherless”

“How federal welfare funding drives judicial discretion in child-custody determinations and domestic relations matters”

“Not the Era of the Deadbeat Dad but the Era of the Hero Father”

CHILD SUPPORT AND THE MARRIAGE QUESTION

The Alimony Hidden in Child Support

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.

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.

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.

National Fatherhood Summit - Bishop Durham

Bishop Durham speaking at the National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008

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 

Lary Holland - National Fatherhood Summit - Grand Rapids Michigan

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!

National Fatherhood Summit in Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press

Exciting news!  The Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press will be covering the National Fatherhood Summit.  Ronald Smith was interviewed regarding this historic event!!  A Child's Right has helped with the promotion of this event and we are excited to see such results.  If you are not able to buy The Grand Rapids Press you SHOULD be able to view the story online.

Please register for the National Fatherhood Summit now!

Minister Ronald Smith - National Fatherhood Summit - WZZM Channel 13 News Interview

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT?  Jan 4, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

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

2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Media Coverage. 2008 looks even better!!

Below is a list of media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - we are striving to further grow our media coverage. Things are looking promising and we are already getting some inquiries of this exciting event. The 2008 cyclists will be Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and our new cyclist Brian Downs, Esq. Stay tuned for more.

The media and blogger coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek has been simply amazing!  This list will continue to grow as time nears the departure date of August 11th, 2007 for an area very close to the Lansing, Michigan Capitol.  There will be media coverage throughout the entire 700 miles Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen will have to pedal.  We are also aware of post-D.C. Rally interviews that are already scheduled.

For media inquiries please contact Angela Pedersen at

269-420-3203

This media and blogger coverage list will be updated on a frequent basis!  This is a long list for a very good reason!  Children deserve better!  Children deserve equal time with both fit and willing parents. 

(**NOTE**  On the left tab you can select pages and posts...look to see very frequent and numerous posts each day)

Channel 3 WWMT TV News Video

Fox News Promo Video

Fox News Channel 17 Full Interview

NEWS 8 WOOD TV

Phyllis Schlafly - NATIONAL MEDIA BREAK FOR THE EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK!  If you have no clue as to why Phyllis Schlafly covering Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad Runner-Up Win and the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek is an incredible honor...you may need a refresher in a history course!  This is HUGE!  Lawyer, Author, Columnist, Political Analyst, founder of Eagle Forum, a legend, etc.  Phyllis Schlafly's articles are syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide and her radio talk show is on over 460 stations nationwide! Phyllis Schlafly pictured below on right.

Radio Lia Show - Nationwide audience!  CMA Award winner!  A Media powerhouse!  Listen to the unedited radio interview of Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!

Battle Creek Enquirer - Circulation of over 35,000 with an even greater readership!

Human Events - Newspaper since 1944

1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels - Very popular in Michigan! *Listen Below*

1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels Interview #2

Philly Burbs - Philly based newspapers

Author Carey Roberts - This article will be in numerous newspapers and blogs across the country!

Michigan Bicycling Magazine - coming soon!

Free Republic

Red State - Top Conservative Blog in the nation!

First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern Radio Show - Link coming soon!

Recognition by the City of Battle Creek Mayor and Commission

Recognition by Calhoun County Michigan

Congressional Recognition from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow

Adrian Daily Telegram - download pdf file below

Download adrian_daily_telegram_article.pdf - An excellent and must read editorial!

Lansing State Journal - Link coming soon!

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On Second Thought TV with William Wagener

Michigan Office of the Governor - Letter of Congratulations from Michigan's First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern

State of Michigan Special Tribute

Press Release Congressman Tim Walberg

Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad Contest - 3 million readers nationwide!

Channel 6 News WLUC (U.P. Michigan) - Link and video coming soon!

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Christ's News Service with Sondra Gunderman - 6 different radio networks will run radio interview in Michigan

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2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4th Grand Rapids Michigan

It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan.  This 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.

The 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. 

So...why should you attend?

This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

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 - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & 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
Representative John Stahl
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

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Who is Invited

This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units.

We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism.

Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy.

This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008.

Sponsored By

Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515

or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage

WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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! 

The Liberator does an excellent job documenting the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

The Fall 2007 issue of "The Liberator" which is published by the ACFC did a phenomenal job in reporting the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek with Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!  Several full page spreads with color were dedicated to this incredible story.  We are very thankful for the incredible job that The Liberator staff did on this event.  Each issue of this newspaper seems to improve by leaps and bounds!  You can order your copy of this newspaper through the ACFC.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THE 1ST ANNUAL NATIONAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT JAN 4TH 2008 IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI.  THERE IS AN INCREDIBLE LIST OF SPEAKERS AND MORE!!***

Please attend the First Annual National Fatherhood Summit - January 4th 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI

1st Annual  National Fatherhood Summit.    January 4th, 2008   Grand Rapids, Michigan

Happy and Safe Holidays from A Child's Right!   We are asking everyone to please place January 4th, 2008 in your schedule book so that you can attend the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Please help us spread the word about this historic event by forwarding this newsletter to anyone that may be interested.  You can easily forward this newsletter by using the forward email link at the bottom left corner of this newsletter.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!     It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan.  This 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.   The 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.    So...why should you attend?   This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!   CONFIRMED SPEAKERS   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 - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & 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 Representative John Stahl 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 -------------------------------------------------------- Who is Invited This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units. We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism. Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy. This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008. Sponsored By Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate And Abundant Life Ministries FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Minister Ronald Smith Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 616-301-1515   or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage   WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries 1725 Division SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 PRICE: $20.00 Advance - $25.00 at the Door Register/Pay in Advance   ------------------------------------------------------------------------

*** Fall 2007 Issue of "The Liberator" by ACFC***    John Maguire and the editing staff of "The Liberator" did an incredible job documenting the Family Preservation Rally and the 758 Mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek with Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie.  This is truly one of their best issues to date!!  For ordering information of the Fall 2007 issue please visit the ACFC Liberator homepage.

Thank you for registering for the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in advance.  January 4th 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI   Sincerely,   Angela Pedersen, R.N. A Child's Right

Rich Postma on Michigan's Family Court Systems

Excellent Comments by Rich Postma on Michigan Family Courts

Michigan State Representative Rick Jones on Equal Parenting Legislation

Representative Jones is from Eaton County Michigan and deserves our support. This speech was done at the Van Buren County Equal Parenting Symposium.

National Fatherhood Summit - Grand Rapids, Michigan - Please attend and spread the word on this critical event!

Please attend and help spread the word on this critical event leading up to the 2008 Family Preservation Rally! The National Fatherhood Summit will be held in Grand Rapids Michigan and this is going to be a huge event. The speakers list below is truly incredible!! Much of the information is below and you can also visit the webpage for the National Fatherhood Summit.

WHERE: ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES
1725 DIVISION SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

PRICE: $20.00 ADVANCE-$25.00 AT THE DOOR

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JANUARY 3RD
REGISTRATION AND FELLOWSHIP
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

JANUARY 4TH
AGENDA: 8:30 - 9:30 AM - PRAYER BREAKFAST

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
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- A Child’s Right
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
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
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Linda Neilsen – President of ACFC & Author “Embracing your Father”

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – LUNCH-BOOK SIGNINGS

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

WHO IS INVITED
THIS EVENT IS FOR 2ND WIVES, NON – CUSTODIAL MOTHERS AND FATHERS, CUSTODIAL FATHERS AND GRANDPARENTS…..ALL FAMILY SUPPORT UNITS

WE ARE BEGINNING THE YEAR ON ONE ACCORD AND INTERJECTING THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF FATHERHOOD COMBINED WITH ACTIVISM.

BRING YOUR PLANNERS AND LET’S GET BUSY

THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF EVENTS LEADING TO DCRally2008

Sponsored by

Children Need Both Parents – an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan – an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515

Review by Economics Researcher: Taken into Custody

Good to see this excellent review of Stephen Baskerville's breakthrough book. I have also seen that people in the divorce "industry" itself, often judges, their government employees in the FOC and lawyers,  are really beat up about the injustice that they realize they are inflicting on fathers. The problem is, as this review points out, no one knows what to do about it. The machine has become too big. It now seems to have a momentum, a life, of its own. This is why we need to continue to inform others and implore them all to become politically active to rein in the power of the Divorce Industry to destroy the lives of parents and their children. Let’s use this review by sending it to your politicians and judges maybe even to some of your local lawyers out of the Yellow Pages along with yet another message to these folks for them to be champions of change.

BY Jennifer Roback Morse
November 25 - December 1, 2007 Issue | Posted 11/19/07 at 3:13 PM

Most Americans have made their peace with no-fault divorce, believing easy divorce to be an enhancement of individual liberty. But a new book by Stephen Baskerville argues that permitting unilateral divorce allows an unprecedented scope for government intrusion into ordinary people's lives. Taken Into Custody has several breakthrough insights.

First, no-fault divorce frequently means unilateral divorce: One party wants a divorce against the wishes of the other, who wants to stay married. This fact means that the divorce has to be enforced. The coercive machinery of the state is wheeled into action to separate the reluctantly divorced party from the joint assets of the marriage, typically the home and the children. Involving the family court in the minutiae of family life amounts to an unprecedented blurring of the boundaries between public and private life.

People under the jurisdiction of the family courts can have virtually all of their private lives subject to its scrutiny. If the courts are influenced by feminist ideology, that ideology can extend its reach into every bedroom and kitchen in America.

Thus, the social experiment of no-fault divorce, which was supposed to increase personal liberty has had the unintended consequence of empowering the state.

I had an unusual opportunity to see this first-hand last summer when I did a Continuing Legal Education workshop for judges. Most of the judges had significant experience with family courts, so they were unusually well-informed. My audiences are usually amazed when I point out that family courts perpetrate greater invasions of personal privacy than any other governmental agency. Not the judges. I had expected some resistance from them on this point. After all, they are the ones doing the intruding.

When I ran through my usual litany of courts telling fathers how much money they have to spend, how little time they get to spend with their kids and who gets to spend Christmas Day with the kids, the judges were all shaking their heads. I asked: "So, do you enjoy that part of your jobs?" The audible moaning said it all: They hate that part of their jobs.

Audiences are sometimes surprised to learn that women initiate most divorces. They are even more surprised when I tell them that women aren't necessarily worse off economically after divorce. After all, "the most quoted demographic statistic of the 1980s" was the claim that women's standard of living falls by 73% after divorce, while men's rises by 42%.

I usually have to take some time to refute that claim. But the judges already knew that. They all started shaking their heads when I flashed those statistics on the screen for the purpose of refuting them.

One of the judges got exasperated. He stood up and said, with obvious disgust in his voice, "These women want me to throw their husbands out of the house, make him pay child support, while she keeps the kids to raise herself without interference from him."

General nods of agreement all around the room.

No fathers' rights advocate could have said it better.

But fathers' rights advocate Stephen Baskerville has harsh words to say about the entire no-fault industry, including the judges. The court-appointed therapists, the domestic violence experts, the visitation supervisors, the teachers of parenting classes, all these experts seem to be there to help divorcing families. But on Baskerville's telling, they simply extract additional payments from the family, and do nothing to save the marriage.

He reports that even mediators find that they are not allowed to try to preserve the marriage. Their role is simply to talk the reluctant party into acquiescing. Baskerville represents all these professionals, including the lawyers and judges, as having a self-interested motive in stoking the flames of personal resentments and maintaining the divorce industry.

What then, of my judges, who were obviously disgusted with the system and their role in it?

I have also talked to many family law attorneys who are fed up with narcissistic and myopic clients. How can it be that all these people are keeping the system going out of their own self-interest, and yet profess disdain for that same system?

I think the answer lies in what economists call perverse incentives.

No one likes the actual outcome of the system, but no one has an incentive or the ability to change it. So people go along, following the rules as laid down, trying to make marginal improvements to the best of their ability, and still being sickened by the whole sight. The incentives are so perverse that it is as if everyone were motivated by a desire to create as many divorces as possible.

Baskerville has done a great service in laying out these twisted incentives in detail. I hope that family law practitioners will read this book with an open mind, and not take it personally when Baskerville accuses them of bad faith. He may be over the top about people's motivations. But his analysis is essentially correct.

The public is getting past the "happy talk" about "good divorces," because the children of divorce are finally telling their stories. We desperately need to get past our fatalism about the inevitability of divorce.

Taken Into Custody makes it crystal clear that the law has created incentives to divorce. Therefore, the law can be changed to reduce those incentives. The publication of Taken Into Custody could be the turning point in restoring some balance to family law. If you care about the condition of marriage in America, read this book.

Jennifer Roback Morse is the senior research fellow in Economics at the Action Institute and the author of Smart Sex: Finding Life-long Love in a Hook-up World.

Please Attend the Van Buren County Equal Parenting Symposium on Nov. 14th

Have You Been Hurt by the Family
Court in Van Buren County?

– Why are children forced to forfeit one of
their parents and denied the love, care, and
guidance of a fit and able parent?

– Do You Have Only a Minimum Amount of
Time with Your Children?

– Have You Been Threatened with
Incarceration If You Don’t Pay Child Support?

YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

Please attend the
Equal Parenting Symposium
on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
to find out what is wrong with the Family
Court and what you can do about it.
This event will take place at the Carnegie
Center (old Paw Paw Library), 129 S.
Kalamazoo St. (M-40), Paw Paw, Michigan
from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Questions? Call 616-291-1685

Numerous speakers such as:

Carol Rhodes - Former Child Support Enforcement Officer and author of Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family

Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth - A Child's Right

and many more!

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Is Already Picking Up Momentum. Simply Amazing!

Twice as many sponsors! Twice as many commitments to donate! An additional cyclist added to the team! More advertising of the event! Two billboards to promote the event - locations are Battle Creek and Lansing. We are anticipating roughly 3-4 times the amount of media coverage!

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

Early 2008 A Child's Right will team up with Children Need Both Parents, Inc for a fund-raiser in the Battle Creek Michigan area for the sole purpose of obtaining the final funding for a non-profit corporation.  A Child's Right is honored to work closely with Minister Ronald Smith and Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  This will certainly be an exciting event and a night of fun for all.

A Child's Right was started in recognition of Robert Pedersen's son and daughter.  The organization was created to help parents, children and communities with the negative ramifications of divorce.  A Child's Right has also been very active in working on equal parenting bills in the state of Michigan.  A Child's Right was also very active in helping with the 2007 Family Preservation Rally and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 

A Child's Right has affiliated itself with Dads and Moms of Michigan and Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  What started out as a dream will soon become a reality - A Child's Right will soon become a non-profit corporation and will align itself very closely with Children Need Both Parents, Inc which is increasing being recognized as a significant national organization.  Stay tuned for more information on the fund-raising event to help make this a reality.  We are very thankful for the leadership of our Executive Director - Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and all of those who have chosen to volunteer for A Child's Right.

Minister Ronald Smith of Children Need Both Parents Inc.

DaddyBlogger.com Two Week Pause. WHAT!?!?

UPDATES

DaddyBlogger.com will be taking a two week pause starting Monday November 5th.  We have decided to do this for the sake of preparing for a potential lengthy and costly child custody case for Robert.  Those of you who have been following this knew that we were suppossed to get an answer to our proposal this past week.  We are assuming that the answer is no to Robert's proposal because the other party is now requesting to respond in writing which buys more time.  It seems that going to court is now inevitable because Robert offered everything upfront that he could.  In fact, many have told us that the accomodations we make are way too generous for the case we have.  We will not take such advice because the long-term goal is to make long-term peace for both families involved and that is the reason why Robert offered everything he could upfront. 

Because of this we will not be accepting a counteroffer; only the essential terms of our proposal with some minimal flexibility.  Since our time this week will be dedicated to the final stages of preparation for going to court we will be taking a two week pause on DaddyBlogger.com.  No this is not a joke.  We are very confident that if we must go to court that we will win; our team is excellent and we have prepared for far too long.  However, going back to court is the last thing that Robert and I want, especially with our baby boy on the way! 

So -

Please join us and pray for long-term peace for both families and the children.  We are sorry to disappoint every one over the next two weeks by not posting anything new, however we anticipate the next two weeks to be very intense from a preparation and time management standpoint.

We will have one single posting during this time in regards to promoting the upcoming Van Buren Equal Parening Symposium.  There are many speakers scheduled such as:  1) Minister Ronald Smith 2) Robert Pedersen 3) Jim Semerad 4) Carol Rhodes and many others!!  The media will be present at this event and the attendance is already looking very positive.  So stay tuned for this.

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2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Update

1) More than double of the sponsors already when compared to 2007.  Several are quite large and one is a magazine!!

2) We have obtained two billboards to help promote this event - One will be located on Columbia Ave in Battle Creek, Michigan and the other will be located on Cedar St in Lansing Michigan.

3)  We have added an additional cyclist - Attorney Brian Downs

4) We anticipate the media coverage to be almost double in scope including several national sources which we have been working on for some time.

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Did your court case go bad?  Want to reclaim your rights as a parent?  Do your kids miss you too?  The well organized and funded nationwide launch of class-action lawsuits will soon be upon us.  This is something that has been methodically planned for several years.  Please consider adding your name to the class action lawsuit against your county to restore your parental rights.  Visit the national page for more information.  If you live in Michigan visit here.  Congratulations to Ronald Smith for being added to the national board of directors!  This is another page you might want to visit for more information. 

2008 will be the year that changes everything - an even more impressive Family Preservation Rally in D.C., Michigan Equal Parenting Bill progression and the launch of the class-action lawsuits nationwide!!

Always remember - It is a child's God given, fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured by both fit and willing parents - to deny this is wrong. 

Richar Farr of KRights Radio on Ronald Smith's TalkShow. Discussion on Undistributed Collected Child Support

Yet another excellent show for Ronald Smith on TalkShoe! This weeks guest was Richar Farr with KRights Radio. Robin Denison joins Ronald Smith as co-host. The topic of discussion is undistributed collected child support - so what happens to the money? Listen to this highly informative and energetic interview which exposes corruption within the child support agencies. Zero download time!

Also, if you have not visited KRights Radio with Richar Farr lately you will be surprised with the numerous changes and all of them make KRights Radio just that much more powerful!  A must visit!

Minister Ronald Smith's Radio Show: Dr. Baskerville, Dr. Sanjari & Carol Rhodes

Once again an excellent show by Ronald Smith! His guests on this show are Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Dr. Amir Sanjari & Carol Rhodes. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN RADIO INTERVIEW! SHOCKING! YES! DOES THIS TRULY HAPPEN IN AMERICA? YES! MICHIGAN? WORST IN THE COUNTRY! This is why we need Michigan House Bill 4564 as only the beginning to fix this problem.

Right now! Even with the truth exposed! The Family Law Section of the Michigan Bar is opposed to a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured, and educated by both fit and willing parents after divorce. This is so very sad that dollars are placed above children. Michigan Democrats have also been opposed to equal parenting legislation and they thrive on government intrusion into our families. Sad that some parents let their attorneys make decisions about their children and that parents can not move beyond the pain of the divorce.  Please help spread the word about this shocking interview and help us expose the truth!

After listening to this interview please buy Dr. Stephen Baskerville's new book "Taken Into Custody:  The War Against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family".  There is a reason why this book has sold out on Amazon.com!!!

Listen to Ron's Radio Show on TalkShoe every Thursday at 9PM EDT

Fathers4Justice, Equal Parenting Bike Trek and CRISPE YouTube Video

We received quite a few compliments on the editing of this video on our main video page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek so we thought we would post it again on DaddyBlogger.  Fathers4Justice, Equal Parenting Bike Trek and CRISPE swarm a PA courthouse!

Mothers for Shared Parenting - Family Preservation Rally 2007

Ashley Clark and Women For Shared Parenting - Family Preservation Rally 2007

Amen!  2nd wives shoulder a heavy burden and are truly amazing mothers, step-mothers, etc. 

Listen to Ronald Smith's Radio Show - This Week's Guests are Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. and Dr. Amir Sanjari

Thursday 10/25 9PM EDT - Listen to the popular internet radio show hosted by Ronald Smith.  This will be a show you will NOT want to miss.  Ron's guests will be Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. and Dr. Amir Sanjari. 

Dr. Stephen Baskerville recently released his book, "Taken Into Custody:  The War Against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family".  This book is hot!  Already on a second printing and still flying off the shelves!  Phyllis Schlafly says it best "This book is a tremendous and much-needed report on how family courts and government policies are harming children."     -- Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum

Please be sure to catch this week's show.  You can access Ronald Smith's show on the internet - Link to Ronald Smith Radio Show.

If you have never heard how powerful of a speaker Ron is make sure you check out this speech!

2nd Annual Family Preservation Rally - The Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew Will Be There!

August 15,16 &17 2008 are the dates for the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Rally! This is a must attend event, so make sure that you schedule this off of work now. You can check out the homepage for the DC Rally 2008 for updates on this.

The EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Crew will be there! Robert Pedersen, Robb MacKenzie and Brian Downs, Esq. will be leaving Lansing, Michigan on August 9th 2008 for the 758 mile trip to Washington, D.C. Yes! We have an attorney joining us on this intense cycling trek.  The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will receive even more press than the 2007 trek!  We even have some billboards that we will be putting to good use in Battle Creek and Lansing to help promote the event.  We already have roughly double the number of big sponsors set up to help with the cost of this amazing event!

DaddyBlogger on Associated Content

Just a reminder that A Child's Right has published content on Associated Content.  Make sure you check out our numerous articles and videos.  You can even listen to our ad that is running on the radio.  Here is a summary of some of the articles and videos for you to review:

Memorial Day Madness. Have Americans Forgotten the Meaning Behind This Holiday?

Why do the majority of people support Equal Parenting? 

Equal Parenting Bike Trek at 43 Mph - Video

Two Dads Pedaling Over 700 Miles for Children - Video

A Child's Right Radio Ad - Our Radio Ad!

Dads Can Easily Lose Child Custody with Divorce

Martin Luther King Jr: Have We Learned from the Past?

Perhaps Lincoln Was Correct?

Children Bill of Rights

States Abducting Our Seniors For Profit

Michigan Democrats and HR 162: Have Families and Children Been Betrayed?

States and Family Courts Profit from the Creation of Non-Custodial Parents!
Is this in the best interest of the children? - Must see video

Family Preservation Rally - Video