Tuesday night our special guest is Ivie Shelton a long established Michigan Family Law Practitioner who will share his views on custody. We will discuss why it's in the children's best interest for parents to share both legal and physical custody. Attorney Shelton will discuss legal strategies and bring forth evidence within current law and statutes which already establishes shared custody to both parents. So why? you ask aren't most child custody cases determining "Shared Custody" Tune into Best Interest Of The Family Radio with our Guest Ivie Shelton to discover the answer to this and other custody questions. BIF Radio, where we believe the Best Parent is Both Parents.

Congratulations to our Guest Kathleen Ryan who was decisively elected Judge of Oakland Counties 6th Circuit Court in the recent general election. We first interviewed Kate Ryan before the Primary Election, Then a followed up with her after her victory in the Primary. We are pleased to welcome The Honorable Kathleen Ryan back to BIF Radio. Congratulations Judge Ryan!!!!

Are you still married to your Ex? What marital dynamics still linger between you and your former husband or wife? Have you truly moved on from being coupled to raising your children as a single parent? Tonight on BIF radio we will cover this subject with Dr Patricia Armstrong and our own Larry Herren The Parent Coach, Tune in live with Dave and Larry and their guest Dr. Armstrong.

Mike Peters has lived my entire life in this great state. I was born at Wurthsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Mike graduated from Oscoda Area High School in 1982 and went on to Central Michigan University to study mechanical engineering and computer science. graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in 1987. received a Master of Science in Technology Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2001 and, in August, 2005, he became a certified Program Management Professional. For the last 5 years and has been a leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Mike is an active member of our local PTSA and active in the schools, he is involved in his church, and has been employed in the automotive business for over 23 years. There are three main areas Mike states he would like to focus my attention when elected: 1) Creating Jobs for the people! This is the economic engine that powers our state. We must eliminate economic barriers and allow small business and private enterprise to flourish in this state. 2) Education of our children. If we intend to attract and foster the growth of new businesses, we must have a World Class primary and secondary education system. Education is the key to our future as a state and as a nation. 3) A balanced and sustainable statewide budget. For too long, we as a state, have had our spending exceed our income. Until recently, the solution was to raise taxes. Due to the economic climate, we can no longer afford to do this. The only solution - overhaul our tax systems, address frivolous spending, and create a multi-year balanced budget. Jobs First and Government Accountability. This is the philosophy behind everything I'll do when elected. With every piece of legislation that comes before me, I will ask three basic questions. Question 1: Does this legislation create jobs? If the legislation does not help the families of Michigan, it will not get my support! Question 2: How will this legislation be funded? A clear funding plan, including accountability, must accompany the legislation or it will not get my support. Question 3: Is this legislation really necessary? Is this really the most important issue that we should be allocating resources to? Frivolous legislation with little value will not be tolerated. We need to remain focused on the most important and most pressing issues first. Mike Peters is a husband, father of four and host to exchange students. a consumer, a tax payer, and active community member. I'm a Program Management Professional, a corporate employee, neighbor and friend to many with small businesses. Mike is running for State Senator because I believe the great state that I have called home my entire life can be greater than ever before. Mike wants to help make that happen....for my family and yours, for the communities of the 14th District and Michigan. Mike believes in a smaller state government, lower taxes, and being held accountable for ones own actions. Mike believes that the State government should address and resolve statewide issues. Mike Peters believes County government should address and resolve county issues, and local government should address and resolve local issues. Our state leaders have lost the confidence of the citizens. They no longer represent us, our families, our friends, our neighbors or our communities. They've forgotten that they work for and are employed by the people of the State of Michigan. Mike is a problem solver and have the skills to get to heart of the problem and implement solutions! The gravity of the issues facing our legislators needs representation with this skill set now more that ever. Mike Peters seeking to restore the voice of the people in our Capital at a time when people need to be heard. He states he will represent your views and address the issues with you in mind.

Robert Kerr and Michael Saxton of Dads & Moms Political Action Committe are our guests tonight of BIF Radio. We will discuss who they support in campaigns, their legislative efforts and key initiatives of the PAC. is dedicated to restore equal rights for all parties affected by divorce, the break-up of the family, or children born to unmarried parents. DMP is dedicated to affecting the policy and law that separates family from their children's lives. You can contact the DMP at http://www.dadsmomspac.org

Ken Mazur is a Licensed Master Social Worker and colleague of our own, the "The Parent Coach" Larry Herren. Mr. Mazur has been in clinical practice for over 25 years. While his clinical specialties are varied, Ken's passion and longest standing is working with men and mens issues. Interestingly, Ken asserts that one of the most troubling and common challenges he finds men face is "not feeling good enough," or measuring up to standards they believe they need to measure up to but not because they're not good enough, rather, because they have an "albatross" hanging around their neck that relates to never having felt affirmed by their fathers. Tune in and listen to this most fascinating and powerful discussion about the need children have for a fathers affirmation; how a dads affirmation is different and necessary for children to thrive and continue thriving into adulthood.

8:30 tonight, special time, special guest: Kathleen Ryan won the primary election in a highly contested race for Probate Judge in Oakland County Michigan. Now moving forward with purpose and drive to take the bench following the general election in November. Kathleen Ryan, Judge candidate states "Kids Need Both Parents" Kathleen Ryan a candidate for Oakland County Probate Judge whose platform is fundamental " to protect families". Tonight Kate Ryan will explain the necessities of fathers in children's lives and that when parties are getting a divorce. Ryan states, "We must assume both parents are equally fit unless proven otherwise, thus starting at 50-50 custody". Ryan is the modt qualified candidate for the available bench in probate court and is the only candidate in the race to receive the Michigan Right to Life Endorsement. Her website is www.ElectKathleenRyan.com Kathleen Ryan is a life-long resident of Michigan. She attended Mercy High School and graduated in 1987. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Kathleen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1992. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1996. Upon graduation, Kathleen entered private practice and in 1998 the formed the partnership of Ryan and Schouman, PLC, with her law partner, Mr. Daniel J.M. Schouman. For the past 14 years, Kathleen has primarily focused her practice on family and probate law, and has dedicated herself to diligently representing her clients. Above all, Kathleen has placed family first, and advocated on behalf of the elderly, the disabled, and the best interests of the children involved in her Probate and Family Court cases. Her insight, experience, and unusual ability and strength to focus her clients and all involved with each case to unselfishly strive for practical and realistic resolutions exhibits the leadership, experience, common sense, and commitment necessary when considering the qualifications of a candidate for the position of Probate Court.

START TIME IS 9:PM TUESDAY NIGHT. Scott Dudek is a candidate for State Representative in the 32nd District and running as a Libertarian. www.lpwm.org/ScottDudek Scott understands all too well that "Children Need Both Parents" and supports Shared Parenting and Equal Parental Responsibility. Part of Scotts Dudekâ??s Platform and Philosophies in his own words: I believe in Freedom. The social, economic, political and other freedoms that earned America its place in history as the greatest nation on Earth. Unfortunately, over the past several years our freedoms have been under attack. Government bailouts of a selected few "too big to fail" companies and preferential treatment of certain industries and politically-powerful groups violate every principle the Founding Fathers stood for. I, and the other candidates running on the Libertarian Party ticket, are determined to reverse these trends. Our government should NOT be picking winners and losers in our economy and American life. It SHOULD guarantee equal opportunities for all people, groups and businesses to grow and prosper, and then get out of the way. To do this we must work together to change the face of American politics. Michigan has been cutting deals with large corporations in "cool" industries but over-taxing and over-regulating the small businesses, the true heart of Michigan's economy, to the point where the owners close their doors and leave for greener pastures. They flee to Texas, Florida or other states where there is no Michigan Business Tax, no personal income tax, and new employees can't be required to join a union as a condition of employment. Times are tough in Michigan. Families faced with a job loss, lower incomes and higher costs are cutting spending, saving more and prudently taking action to survive. Shouldn't our government do the same? Raising taxes is not the answer. It will only further burden our struggling families and businesses, and destroy private sector jobs. I, and other Libertarian Party candidates, pledge to bring the change that our state needs so badly. Not through back-room deals behind closed doors, but by fair, open and honest practices. We offer our Libertarian Common Sense Plan, intended to promote fair, open and honest government. By fair, I mean no bail outs. No hand outs. No special deals for businesses, unions or individuals. Instead, cut spending now by eliminating all incentives, benefits, and programs that don't benefit the average voter or business. Cut government costs by eliminating all agencies and regulations that impede the creation of jobs and businesses, competition and personal freedom. Eliminate tax abatements, exemptions and discounts for the few preferred businesses, unions and individuals, and cut the tax rates paid by all. By open, I mean promote transparency by promptly posting budgets, finances, proceedings, legislation and documents for all levels of government on line. Encourage participation in government by permitting registration and voting by mail, replacing onerous ballot access requirements with simple and fair ones, and eliminating campaign finance requirements designed to be exploited by professional politicians to screen out challengers. My vision is to change the face of Michigan politics. To lift Michigan back to its feet and make it a place where families and businesses can thrive. A place where students will want to stay after graduation to find work and raise their families. A state that will attract people from all over the country.

Our own Larry Herren LMSW The Parent Coach, will describe what Parental Alienation is, how it effects the parent who its directed toward, how its destructive to children, how to identify Parental Alienation and how not to enable it. Tune in tonight with your questions and comments on this important subject.

Tonight we are featuring our friend and one of Larry Herren's favorite colleagues Robert Fox, LMSW. We will discuss the need for Parents to be able to identify specific develpmentmental and emotional needs of their children while identifying any negative contributions a Parent may be making. Topics will include: Consequences for a child of an Absent Parent, Self evaluation and assessment, a Parents roll to determine if they are contributing to a negative dynamic with their Co-Parent, setting aside personal agendas and selfish attitudes and setting healthy boundaries. We are looking forward to welcoming back Robert Fox back on our program tonight and please feel free to call in with your questions and comments pertaining to tonights subject.

Tonight on BIF Radio, Family Law Attorney Michael Thomas outlines and defines MSL 722.23 "Best interests of the child" on (BEST INTEREST OF THE "FAMILY" RADIO) Sec. 3. As used in this act, "best interests of the child" means the sum total of the following factors to be considered, evaluated, and determined by the court: (a) The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties involved and the child. (b) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to give the child love, affection, and guidance and to continue the education and raising of the child in his or her religion or creed, if any. (c) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care or other remedial care recognized and permitted under the laws of this state in place of medical care, and other material needs. (d) The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment, and the desirability of maintaining continuity. (e) The permanence, as a family unit, of the existing or proposed custodial home or homes. (f) The moral fitness of the parties involved. (g) The mental and physical health of the parties involved. (h) The home, school, and community record of the child. (i) The reasonable preference of the child, if the court considers the child to be of sufficient age to express preference. (j) The willingness and ability of each of the parties to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other parent or the child and the parents. (k) Domestic violence, regardless of whether the violence was directed against or witnessed by the child. (l) Any other factor considered by the court to be relevant to a particular child custody dispute.

SPECIAL BROADCAST IS 6:PM SATURDAY, due to technical issues (Talkshoe) out of our control with our prior Tueday's show We have invited back Tony Rassini as our guest for Saturday night and there will be NO BROADCAST ON ELECTION DAY. We encourage you to vote August 3rd for your favorite candidate in Tuesday's Primary Election, "Vote early and Often" (BIF Humor) A Detroit Father Loses it All and Mends Relationships with His Children. Tony Rassini's New Book Looks at the Aftermath of Addiction, Marriage, Divorce and its Effect on the Children. One in every two marriages in the United States ends in divorce and fifty percent of children from those divorces face difficulties later in life. In an effort to reveal the truths and help his son cope with the aftermath of his parents ugly divorce, author Tony Rassini has just released his debut book, Dad, It's Time to Tell the Truth! (published by AuthorHouse ). Discover what happens when two parents hate each other more than they love their kids; this is a memoir unlike any other. Dad, It's time to tell the Truth! is the story of one man's struggle to be a father to four children in the midst of constant turmoil. Rassini writes a memoir that is candid, thorough and at times shocking. He confronts the consequences of abuse, frivolous spending habits and neglect. His family's seemingly extravagant, normal life to all on the outside had devastating consequences to those living on the inside. He documents his experience with lawyers, doctors and the courts while examining the effects his life choices had on his children. Rassini says: I have not written this book as a victim. I did not write it to place blame. My goal in writing my story is to share my truths, choices, consequences, and rewards. If one person, family, or child can learn one thing that improves their lives and/or prevents any of the hardships I placed upon myself, my children, and my family and friends, then I have given unconditional love. In order to help his son heal from a nasty divorce and understand why his father couldn't be closer to him, Rassini gave his son the only thing he had left "the truth". This bold move exposed Rassini's vulnerable past starting with the sexual abuse he endured at an early age by a family member, drug and alcohol abuse, his road to sobriety, losing his multi-million dollar family business and becoming nearly homeless, details of his marriage and divorce from his son's mother and much more. He writes: I was failing in protecting my son. Since I began to write this truth, I have peeled away another layer to uncover the fact that I was beginning to feel like a POW. Camille was in charge; she won, and that meant Nick and Sara lost. To me it had become apparent that she hated me more than she loved the kids. From her perspective, being an involved father doing what was in the best interest of the children meant money, money and more money. After a 12 year recovery from his addictions, Rassini slipped into a relapse for 11 years as a result of his marriage to his second wife. As readers continue on a journey with him, they see him lose God, himself, his family and children. Readers will experience what the loss meant to him and how he found his way back to sobriety and the core values of God, Self, Family and Child. Rassini does not believe his trials have been in vain; he hopes readers will learn from his mistakes and realize the importance of God, Self, Family and Child to improve their quality of life and avoid a shallow existence. About the Author: Tony Rassini currently resides in Hartland, Michigan where he works as a weatherization salesman. He attended Harvard Business College for the Owner/President Management program and was previously the owner of his family owned business, MRM Inc. He is a first time author and proud father of four children. For more information and the link to purchase visit: www.4familyandchild.com.

SPECIAL TIME LIVE 5:PM Paul Welday, Congressional Candidate for Family, Economy & Jobs Paul Welday last featured on BIF 08/11/2009 and will update our listeners on his campaign with the primary just days away. Congressional Candidate Paul Welday has a lot to be proud of especially celebrating the recent birth of his daughter, Congratulations Paul and Vallerie!! Congressional Candidate Paul Welday speaks openly about his own experience with divorce and why its important to establish respectful dialog and communication with your co-parent. Paul Welday is a devoted father of a special needs child who believes in a strong parent-child bond. He will discuss his views on Shared Parental Responsibility, Creating Jobs and the Economy. Find out more about Paul Welday on his website, WeldayForCongress.com

Kathleen Ryan a candidate for Oakland County Probate Judge whose platform is fundamental " to protect families". Tonight Kate Ryan will explain the necessities of fathers in children's lives and that when parties are getting a divorce. Ryan states, "We must assume both parents are equally fit unless proven otherwise, thus starting at 50-50 custody". Ryan is a strong contender for the available bench in probate court and is the only candidate in the race to receive the Michigan Right to Life Endorsement. Her website is www.ElectKathleenRyan.com Kathleen Ryan is a life-long resident of Michigan. She attended Mercy High School and graduated in 1987. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Kathleen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1992. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1996. Upon graduation, Kathleen entered private practice and in 1998 the formed the partnership of Ryan and Schouman, PLC, with her law partner, Mr. Daniel J.M. Schouman. For the past 14 years, Kathleen has primarily focused her practice on family and probate law, and has dedicated herself to diligently representing her clients. Above all, Kathleen has placed family first, and advocated on behalf of the elderly, the disabled, and the best interests of the children involved in her Probate and Family Court cases. Her insight, experience, and unusual ability and strength to focus her clients and all involved with each case to unselfishly strive for practical and realistic resolutions exhibits the leadership, experience, common sense, and commitment necessary when considering the qualifications of a candidate for the position of Probate Court.

Pastor Ed Mattox serves Forest Park Baptist Church in Farmington Hills Michigan. Family Law Attorney Bill Residorf is a regular on our Program and together with Larry and Dave will discuss Elements of Parenting and Spiritual Matters of the Family and how the Law, Judges, Friend of the Court, and Parents deal with Religious matters effecting Families today. This will be a lively and interesting discussion. Feel free to call into our program tonight with any questions and comments you have on our subject of Religion & Legal Custody.

PLEASE NOTE OUR LATER TIME FOR TONIGHTS SHOW 8:30PM Tune in tonight while we invite back a favored clinician and Father, Robert Fox LMSW. Are there cultural biases in today's society that downplays the roll of a father in raising children? Is there evidence that Fathers are stereotyped and expected to take a back seat parenting children, inside and outside of marriage?

Candidate for Probate Judge 6th Circuit of Michigan. Our guest tonight is J. Martin Brennan who is a Councilman for Rochester Hills Michigan as well as a practicing Family Law Attorney. Join us tonight as Brennan shares his platform and views about justice and family matters on Best Interest Of The Family Radio. Call in "Live" and join our broadcast with your comments, concerns and questions.

Chris Edwards may be known for his years as Chief Meteorologist for WJBK-FOX 2 News, but after 20 years in television meteorology, he is now bringing the weather indoors into school environments as the â??weatherWhysguy.â?? Edwards does hands-on, interactive experiments with students teaching them about atmospheric science in a fun, interesting way while meeting the Michigan Atmospheric Science Benchmarks. He has also been a passionate advocate for involved fathering for more than a dozen years. He is one of the co-founders of the annual Midwest Fathers Conference, and a board member of Farmington Youth Assistance. Dave and Larry will ask Chris about one of his favorite parenting-related topics, "Media's Messages to Dads." He has carefully watched those messages, especially in the electronic "traditional" media like radio and television, for over 20 years. He'll discuss biases and some positive changes that should help increase the awareness of all who care about our children and consume nearly any media content. He may have you watching and listening a little differently next time.

How does Parental conflict affect the children? Our Guest Vernal Brand will instruct on how acrimonious dynamics between Parents whether within a marriage or divorce can negatively affect the Kids. What can you do to requignize it and what can you do to stop the cycle? Tune in Tuesday Night at 8:00PM Have a Great Memorial Memorial Day Holiday. Dave & Larry are taking next Tuesday June 1st off and will be back for the following Tuesday 6-8-2010. Thank you all for your continued support of BIF Radio!!

Michael Hartt a proud and involved Father and independent business man in Detroit has placed his hat in the ring for State House seat 4. Michael has an eight point platform which includes Court Reform and Shared Parenting Legislation along with solutions for economic recovery and Jobs for Detroit Michigan citizens. Michael supports the current Shared Parenting House Bill 5114. Join our broadcast and find out about Michael Hartt a Father with HEART and a passion for Family issues that effect our state.

Murray Davis the founder of "Dads of Michigan" will tell us the how the organization was started well over a decade ago and the historical information pertaining to this organizations birth. John Langlois current Treasurer and VP of Operations will fill us in on what is happening today with the contemoporized "Dads & Moms Of Michigan", their services, membership and mission. We may even hear from the Dads and Moms of Michigan PAC. Tune in tonight to see how YOU can make a difference in your community and the state of Michigan for Shared Parenting. The Best Parent Id Both Parents!

Our broadcast on Legal Custody has been carried over from last week with our guest Attorney Mike Thomas. Legal custody refers to a parent of divorce or separation having the right and responsibility to make decisions regarding the upbringing of their children. Legal custody also relates to the general welfare of the child in the context of child custody and divorce. Legal custody is very different than physical custody. Therefore, it is important for the parent to distinguish between legal custody and physical custody prior to making a request for legal custody to know what legal custody fully entails. For a legal definition of legal custody, you will want to consult an attorney to learn about legal custody. Call in tonight for with any questions you may have about legal custody and consult with Attorney Michael Thomas "Live" on BIF Radio. Although this is not a legal definition of legal custody, in general, a parent with legal custody has legal authority to make decisions for his/her child on issues such as education, medical care, dental care, and religion. Tune in tonight with Dave & Larry at 8:PM est.

When is Supervised Parenting Time appropriate? What circumstances warrant Supervised Parenting Time? Patricia Armstrong PHD Answers these questions about Parents under supervision.

Have you seen the â??Ad Councilsâ?? advertisements encouraging dads to â??take time to be a dad today?â?? Per their report - Oct. 8, 2009 - more than 79% of Americans feel "the most significant family or social problem facing America is the physical absence of the father from the home." They note that research shows the lack of a father in the home closely correlates with crime, educational and emotional problems, teenage pregnancy, and substance abuse. In an effort to show dads the critical role they play in their children's lives, the Ad Council has partnered with the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and volunteer ad agency Campbell-Ewald to create a new Public Service Ad campaign that communicates to fathers that their presence is essential to their children's well-being. The campaign is said to be an effort to provide fathers with information they need to become better dads. One of the commercials even features President Obama talking about a few of the important ways we can spend time with our children. The commercials target a wide array of dads from various backgrounds and walks of life but they all hold to the same message - actually a mantra that is clearly spoken at the end of each ad which states â??the smallest moments can have the biggest impact on a child's life. Take time to be a dad today.â?? This all sounds noble enough; your children need you, your time and role in parenting but what about the thousands of dads who understand that fact yet outside of marriage, they've been disenfranchised in their parental role to nothing more than an every other weekend visitor, demoted in their parental role to nothing more than an every other weekend visitor, or sometimes even less? With all due respect to this campaign and the organizations behind it, their missing the prevail elephant in the room. Tune in to BIF Radio tonight and join this lively discussion. How are Fathers perceived today? Are Fathers truly valued in American Society today?

FIVE MORE MISTAKES SOME DADS MAKE This is the second in a series of legal tips from BIF Radio family law attorney & legal consultant William Reisdorf. MISTAKE #6: Sounding the "Father's Rights" Horn. MISTAKE #7: Thinking that you're the only Dad being abused by the system. (Get involved with an advocacy group!) MISTAKE #8: Filing a Grievance against the Judge. MISTAKE #9: Not realizing how important HONESTY is. MISTAKE #10: Giving Up (Only the Persistent are Successful) We sincerely appreciate all of your support. Larry and Dave consider you all a blessing and hope you all had a great Easter Holiday. Join us tonight with your comments and questions.

Our Guest is Michael Pickett of DNA Dimensions. Dads,,,Do you need piece of mind in your paternity case that you are truly the Father of her child? MOMS,,, Not 100% certain about your child's true father? DNA Dimensions gives you scientific facts that will answer your questions, once and for all. DNA paternity tests are fast, completely confidential, and greater than 99.99% accurate. Legal DNA Paternity Test results are admissible in court. DNA Dimensions Legal DNA Paternity Tests provide airtight evidence when a child's custody or support is at stake. You get the proof that's absolutely necessary in a court of law. DNA Dimensions and their lab make sure your DNA samples are properly tracked from the moment they're collected until the time they arrive in our DNA testing laboratory. That ensures they're admissible as evidence in a courtroom. Tune into Best Interest of The Family tonight and get the information you need about DNA testing. http://www.DetroitDNA.com

Candidate for 6th Circuit Judge of Michigan. Our guest tonight is J. Martin Brennan who is a Councilman for Rochester Hills Michigan as well as a practicing Family Law Attorney. Join us tonight as Brennan shares his platform and views about justice and family matters on Best Interest Of The Family Radio. Call in "Live" and join our broadcast with your comments, concerns and questions.

Mankind Project is a needed element in todays society. ManKind helps men connect and develop through challenging workshops, outings and group settings. The ManKind Project is a global not for profit organization that conducts challenging and highly rewarding trainings for men at every stage of life. ManKind helps men through any transition, men at all levels of success, men facing almost any challenge. Their flagship training, described by many as the most powerful men's training available, is the New Warrior Training Adventure. The ManKind Project (MKP) is not affiliated with any religious practice or political party. Your beliefs are welcome. They strive to be increasingly inclusive and affirming of cultural differences, especially with respect to color, class, sexual orientation, faith, age, ability, ethnicity, and nationality.

Darrick Scott Farnsworth is our guest this Tuesday to discuss the Equal Parenting Ballot Proposal. Best Interest Of The Family Radio supports efforts such as the Michigan Ballot Proposal for Equal Parenting. We have created a link on our website homepage www.BestInterestOfTheFamily.com to link to this important initiative spearheaded by Darrick Scott Farnsworth, AChildsRight.net, Dads and Moms of Michigan Political Action Committee (PAC) and other family groups and advocates. Learn how to submit your signature, how to collect signatures and most importantly, how to pass this needed citizen supported legislation!

Join us with our guest Judith Faye who is a familiar friend to families in the state of Michigan. Judith is a tireless grandparent who will encourage you with her energy and ideas to strengthen our families and hold accountable any government agencies who create bureaucratic road block for caring and loving parents and family members. Judith supports shared parenting legislation and challenges Federal Financial Incentives which frustrate the parent child bond. You wont want to miss out interview with Senate Candidate Judith Faye.

Best Interest Of The Family Radio proudly supports all family friendly media and in our endeavor for educating the public, elected officials and employees of the government regarding the plight of families today we are proud to have on our program the Host and Producer of Family Court Today. This unique television program is breaking ground and assisting the new family media with controversial subject matter, candid interviews and advocacy efforts regarding today's family court system, state departments of government and informing the public of important matters effecting families today. Go to www.FamilyCourtToday.com for more information. Produced and broadcast in Oakland County Michigan. Hosted by Karen Rist and produced by Kelly Dunn.

BIF Radio introduces Vernal T. Brand Ph.D MSA BSN RN, who will coach you on Effective Strategies Against Bullying. Do you ever feel Bullied? Is your child dealing with a bully and you want to effectively address it? Our guest Vernal Brand Ph.D will to discuss Bullying and strategies to address the behavior. We will cover, the Definition of Bullying ,Types of bullying behaviors (verbal, nonverbal, and physical) , Statistics related to bullying in children and adults, Effects of bullying (psychological, physical, and work related) Strategies to combat bullying behaviors include, promote a bully free work and school environment, increase awareness of bullying and its effects, training programs in the workplace and schools, the development of ZERO tolerance policies. Join us Tuesday night or download at www.BestInterestOfTheFamily.com

Tune in, Be Informed, Be Empowered!! Joseph Farley, Friends of Fathers FriendsofFathers.org is back on Tuesday night for our follow-up to last weeks intriduction. We will be accepting calls, so bring your questions for our guest Joseph Farley "live" during the broadcast. Joseph Farley is assisting parents navigating through difficult Family matters and government red tape. Friends of Fathers is a unique service specializing in assisting parents with concerns and questions in the following Family areas. Friend of the Court Issues? Child Support Arrearages? Bench Warrants? Unemployed or Under-employed? Show Cause? Parenting Time Issues? Child Support Assessment? Modification of Child Support? Tune in to Best Interest Of The Family Radio tonight for the 1st of our two part series featuring Friends of Fathers.

Joseph Farley Friends of Fathers FriendsofFathers.org Joseph Farley is assisting parents navigating through difficult Family matters and government red tape. Friends of Fathers is a unique service specializing in assisting parents with concerns and questions in the following Family areas. Friend of the Court Issues? Child Support Arrearages? Bench Warrants? Unemployed or Under-employed? Show Cause? Parenting Time Issues? Child Support Assessment? Modification of Child Support? Tune in to Best Interest Of The Family Radio tonight for the 1st of our two part series featuring Friends of Fathers.

Michael Thomas, Attorney at Law Tonight BIF Radio Legal Advisor Attorney Michael Thomas will counsel listeners on their options for litigating their Family Law issues. We will cover questions such as: Do I need an attorney to represent me? What do I do when I have limited financial means to litigate? Where can I find legal advice and answers at little of no cost? If I represent myself, how do I know what to say and how to address the court? Call in with your legal questions and concerns ''Live'' tonight.

Do you sometimes find yourself in a power struggle with your children? Is it frustrating to be a parent when you tell your child NO! and their immediate response is to keep doing the act or to step up the offense? Would you like to learn how to break the cycle when your children are rebellious? Join us Tuesday night with Dr. Patricia Armstrong, Ph.D. Psychologist and family therapist who will discuss â??Why Children Act Out!â?? and will suggest some parenting tools to address the root issues.

Is Your Child On Track Developmentally? How Can A Parent Know For Sure? Clinical Family Therapist Robert Fox along with BIF Radio's own Parent Coach Larry Herren examine the stages of child development from birth to 18. Discussion of psychological and emotional development that children process through and the mile stones children should be achieving along the way. Robert and Larry wont stop there! Tonight's Parent Coach Team will provide practical, no-nonsense tools so parents can help their children thrive through each developmental stage of growth.

Happy New Year!! Our Guest, Bill Reisdorf Attorney and Family Legal Advocate informs our listeners on the 5 Mistakes Some Dads Make and how to avoid the Pitfalls. Bill Reisdorf gives legal advice on the five most common issues that get men into hot water. Mistake #1: Not Spending Enough Time With Their Kids,, Mistake #2: Leaving The Marital Home,, Mistake #3: Doing Nothing,, Mistake #4: Not Keeping it Strictly Business (getting personal),, Mistake #5: Telling The Kids Everything.. Bill Reisdorf will go into great detail regarding these common pitfalls and how to avoid them on tonight's program. You can reach Bill at (248) 766-4484, tell him you heard him on Best Interest Of The Family Radio and receive a free phone consultation. His website is www.dadsandmomslegalgroup.com

TONY TAYLOR is an inspiration to Family Rights Advocates and Families across the USA and abroad. BIF Radio is pleased to have Tony Taylor as our special guest approaching the holidays when Dave and Larry take a two week break from broadcasting to celebrate the birth of Christ. Tony Taylor will share his unique perspective on issues that effect families, children, parents, relationships, justice, equality and due process. Tony will inspire you with his energy, encourage you with his passion and move you with his personal faith and message of hope this Christmas Season. Tony holds nothing back when he describes the plight of families today. No candy coating or political correctness from Tony Taylor, he takes no prisoners as he describes governments roll on issues effecting families today.

Catherine Jun is Social Services Reporter for The Detroit News. December 7th 2009 Catherine authored a news article on Child Support and how Surcharges cause unemployed parents to fall further behind. Exerpts from her Detroit News article below her BIO in this program notice. READ FULL ARTICLE, Detroit News LINK To Child Support Article: http://www.detnews.com/article/20091207/METRO/912070348/1408/local#nowhere Catherine has worked as a metro reporter for The News since May 2005. Her coverage focuses on family issues, including child abuse and child welfare, family court, senior abuse and child support. Her reporting also explores state and federal assistance programs like food stamps, cash assistance and disability. Catherine previously reported on Detroit Public Schools and metro news in suburban Wayne and Oakland counties. She has also worked as a reporter at The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J., and The Korea Herald, an English-language daily in Seoul, South Korea. Catherine had a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University, N.Y. and a bachelors degree from Amherst College, Mass. News Story: MICHIGAN RULES DERAIL CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS (Surcharges cause unemployed parents to fall further behind) Detroit News 12/7/2009 Reporter Catherine Jun / The Detroit News Scores of Michigan parents have fallen behind on their child support payments, and state regulations prevent some from ever catching up. A large percentage of the debt is due to a surcharge the state began applying to delinquent payers in 1996, officials acknowledge. Though designed to encourage parents not to skip the payments, the surcharge has pushed some parents into such a deep hole they can't climb out. About $9.2 billion in back child support is owed in Michigan, affecting more than 600,000 children. That's about two-thirds of child support cases in the state. With state unemployment at 15 percent, courts and prosecutors that hunt down deadbeat dads are finding some fathers don't have the money to pay. ........... Michigan ranks third among states with the highest amount of uncollected child support funds. The state surcharge is a key culprit, compounding the debt of delinquent payers by essentially adding interest onto overdue back payments, said Marilyn Stephen, director of the state Office of Child Support. "The reality is that it seems to have disincentivized payers," Stephen said. In some cases, it has scared payers away from making support payments altogether, cutting off needed dollars to children, she added. "It absolutely affects their kids." For some who do pay, the surcharge, applied twice a year, has bloated their arrearages beyond what they can manage. ........... David Pate, co-director of the Wisconsin-based Center for Family Policy and Practice, said that states with heavy arrearages could face challenges when seeking federal dollars. "If you have a very high debt in the state coffers, it looks like you're not making your collections," Pate said. ............. "The goal is to be more flexible ... and hopefully keep the parents involved," said Sen. Mark Jansen, R-Gaines Township, a bill sponsor. He said by giving courts discretion, judges can consider the individual circumstances of payers. .............. Wayne County leads state State authorities have in recent years used the threat of criminal conviction to get delinquent parents to pay. Since 2003, the state Attorney General has collected $80 million in child support to benefit more than 7,000 children. Investigators have to spend more time trying to determine which parents are knowingly dodging payments and which simply cannot pay, said Nick DeLeeuw, a spokesman for the attorney general's office. ..............Last year, the county collected $10.5 million in support for at least 4,000 children. "I don't know if we're going to do as much this year," said Nancy Neff, assistant prosecuting attorney. "We're hearing more and more that people aren't employed." Investigators, however, aren't necessarily accepting unemployment as an excuse for nonpayment. Some parents are getting paid doing odd jobs, Neff said. "Are people in financial straits? Absolutely. Are they completely without resources? No," she said. Westland's Deron said he is. Since his unemployment checks ran out, he and his girlfriend have stretched her disability checks to pay for rent, food and clothes for her 12-year-old daughter and their 17-month-old baby. He found out several months ago he had felony warrants for arrearages on child and spousal support. He owes $11,024 to his ex-wife, two sons and the state. Court documents show support was garnished from his paychecks, unemployment checks and income tax returns since 2005. Deron is scheduled to return to court in January. "With a felony, I'm never going to get a job now," he said. "That doesn't help out my children one bit."

Pam Lyle is a Youth Case Worker and tonights guest on BIF Radio Our Guest: Pam Lyle LMSW with Oakland County Youth Assistance Case Worker, Pam Lyle shares her experiences working with todays youth. Advice and guidance for Parents. Oakland County Youth Assistance is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Oakland County Circuit Courts-Family Division, committed to preventing juvenile delinquency, child neglect and child abuse through community involvement. FYA, covering numerous School Districts, provides a variety of services and programs to enrich children and teens' lives and help them to make positive life choices. Teens and their families are counseled on a number of issues including, drugs and Alcohol, tobacco, behavior, divorce, anger, social interaction, coping skills, stress and alienation, to name a few. Youth Assistance is led by volunteers such as our own Larry Herren who serves as Chairman for Farmington Youth Assistance, as well as professional case workers such as Pam Lyle tonights guest. Parents don't miss this interactive discussion. Advice and experience from a seasoned Case Worker who tells it like it is.

BIF Radio's legal consultant and Family Law Attorney William Reisdorf is back to share his expertise as it pertains to Affidavit of Parentage, what Fathers should know and Change of Domicile. Find out what your rights are as a parent, feel free to call in with your legal questions and have a Great Thanksgiving Holiday!

Find out what our elected officials, The Friend of the Court Association, SCAO and the Supreme Court of Michigan want to do to families now!! Learn about these bills tonight on BIF Radio!! Our Guest Robert Kerr was married for 25 years, then hit with seperation and the family courts in mid 2006. Now remarried to Joy who is very supportive of Roberts passions to effectivly defend the rights of both parents to raise children without intervention. Robert has two children from his initial marriage and now five additional with his blended family. Having been raised with parents who ran a general merchandise hardware, Robert was taught to be a jack of all trades. By my teen years he was an experienced small engine mechanic, welder, builder, Electronic Technician, etc. Being experienced in a wide range of skills he thought that dealing with the family court would be an exercise in logic, what he found unfortunately that logic and reason have nothing to do with family law. Robert discovered parental rights groups in Michigan and began interacting, learning as much as he could, and helps to research current data when the needs arise. Living and Working in the State capital makes him a valued advocate and citizen lobbiest at the Michican State Capital for families. Robert Kerr, BIO Employed by, Michigan State University Co-Chair of DADS PAC of Michigan, a Family Rights Political Action Committee. Secretary of Fathers for Equal Rights of America, one of the oldest Parental Rights Groups. Recently nominated to be the Michigan Coordinator for the American Coalition of Fathers and Children Former Republican party candidate for County Commissioner from Ingham County's 7th district Treasurer of Michigan State University's Clerical Technical Union from 2003 to 2004 1st and only pilot, with the exception of his father who went along as co-pilot, to fly a Hot air Balloon over Lake Michigan at night. Now finishing his second year as Secretary of South-East Michigan Balloon Association (SEMBA). Former State Balloon Champion (1989) Competitor in 4 National Balloon Championships. ONE HECK OF A FATHER!!!

Dave and Larry discuss single parenting and numerous dynamics that exist Overcoming Parental Alienation Tactics, Avoiding the Pitfalls of Co-Parenting with a Hostile Ex., Focusing On Your Child's Needs and Not Contributing To Conflict. Building Healthy Relationships With Your Children Regardless of Any Negative Outside Influences. Parenting Questions? Co-Parenting Issues? A few Do's and Don'ts' for Todays Parents. Join us tonight, call in and join the discussion!

Has Government Failed Families? Hmmm, Where should we begin? What can be done better? Where should Tax Dollars be spent? What Federal & State Programs should be supported? Should Programs be cut? Which Programs should be cut if any? Should Taxes be raised to offset shortfalls? What can Be Done to Bring Needed Relief for Families? Join us tonight, call in and join the discussion! Also Tonight is the First in many "Lansing Legislative Update" Reported By Mike Saxton of Dads & Moms of Michigan PAC

New Television Series (Family Court Today) www.FamilyCourtToday.com We will interview Karen Rist and Kelly Dunn about their new and innovative TV Series Producer, Kelly Dunn, states: â??Our program seeks to educate the community regarding the problems and issues facing divorced parents with minor children. Each week guests will be judges, attorneys, family counselors, authors, teachers, family members and legal experts to discuss the challenges of navigating through the legal maze known as family court. Our hope is, through community Education, there will be positive change for mothers, fathers, and their children. We believe a stronger community is created when both parents are involved in the lives of their children.â??

Author: Kevin A. Hill Til Divorce Do Us Part Why Men Sing The Blues About the Author Kevin A. Hill author of "Til Divorce Do Us Part" Is a member of the Detroit Writers Galore and a graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a BA in sociology and is currently a Senior Budget Analyst for the City of Detroit. As a divorced father, he wrote "Til Divorce Do Us Part" to challenge the prevailing myth in American society that all fathers who are no longer married to (or who no longer physically reside with) the mother of their children are 'rotten to the core.' Hence, his book attempts to counter the false perception that (held by many) in this society that all non-custodial fathers are 'deadbeats' and 'irresponsible men.' Kevin Hill resides in Detroit, Michigan with my wife, Yvonne, and enjoys writing, walking, gardening and traveling. Book Overview Til Divorce Do Us Part! is a novel based upon a divorced father (Michael Watts Sr.) who has a very turbulent relationship with his ex-wife (Anne Watts), who is the mother of his two children. Anne is a constant thorn in her ex-husband's side. She is a scorned woman who feels that she has an axe to grind with her ex-husband in spite of his being a great father to their children. He faithfully adheres to all of his responsibilities as it involves his role as a non-custodial parent, i.e., he always pays his child support on time, he has regular (frequent) visitation periods with his children and he is always there for them whenever they need him. Hence, he is actively and positively involved in their lives. Nevertheless, that is not good enough for Anne, as she harbors ill-will toward Michael as a result of their rocky ten-year long marriage, which wrecked Michael emotionally and placed him in the poor house. Anne does everything in her power to make Michael's post-divorce live miserable. After Michael decides to move on with his life when he once again fell in love and found a new life (Carla Thompson), all hell breaks loose. At that point, Anne launches an all out assault on her ex-husband. It was became obvious that she no longer wants him, and she does not want Carla to have him either. During Michael and Carla's marriage, Anne does everything in her power to drive a wedge between the new Mr. & Mrs. Watts. Anne uses Michael's love for his children as lethal weapon against him. Michael is the antithesis of a deadbeat dad (to his own detriment) as he altruistically places his children's health and welfare above that of his own.

BIF Starts at 7:PM tonight!!! Broadcasting from the Dads and Moms of Michigan University. How do you make your own parenting time order? can parents do it themselves? what are the do's and donts? What if you have to go to court to change a provision? How is it done? find out by attending the next DADS AND MOMS UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION TUESDAY OCTOBER 6TH, 2009, 7P.M. BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE 380 S BATES BIRMINGHAM, MI classes/presentations/instructions on PARENTING TIME AND FORMULATING PARENTING TIME PLANS AND SCHEDULES that work! for further information call 248-559-DADS or 248-766-4484 or go to our website DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN www.dadsandmomsofmichigan.org "the best parents are both parents"

Deanna Kloostra of www.AbusedSwan.com Deanna Kloostra is one Michigan mother who is determined to stay in her children's lives through Activism and public awareness. Deanna has launched an impeachment campaign against the judge, filed charge of conspiracy and racketeering with the persecutors office, and has scheduled a community forum on October 17th. Kent County Family Court 17th Circuit Court Community Conversations October 17TH 2009 3:00PM New Community Church 2340 Dean Lake Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Our Guest: Rebecca Clark, Women's Commissioner, Vice-Chair of Women Against Violence Committee and Shared Parenting Advocate Active Mother, Advocate, Women's Commissioner of Oakland County Becky Clark wears a lot of hats, the most important one being a mother in a blended family. Becky is deeply involved with community activism in the areas of Domestic Violence Awareness, Responsible Parenting and Shared Responsibility. Join BIF Radio tonight and hear Becky's views on the subjects that matter most to us, our children, our families, our community, our parental role.

Our Guest: Author Barbara C. Johnson, Advocate of Court Reform. Disbarred from practicing law in Massachusetts for challenging the system. Barbara speaks out in her book, "Behind the Black Robes: Failed Justice". The book addresses a serious problem, the need for court reform and the abolishment of judicial and quasi-judicial immunity. Marinated with the makings of sizzle, the book is filled with the courts tricks and traps for the unwary to alert the readers both why their law cases failed and what must be done to effect court reform. Each chapter introduces the background of the subject of that chapter and then presents a series of illustrative anecdotes intended to teach the readers by example how to avoid those court tricks and traps people are likely to encounter in their existing or potential court cases. Its author, Barbara C. Johnson, an unconventional 74-year-old, has long been a fierce advocate for fathers' rights in family courts. She is an outspoken critic of the Massachusetts court system, which she says is rife with corruption. In 2002, she ran a quixotic campaign for governor, campaigning in an antique fire truck and promising to use creativity, compassion, and a willingness to listen to the People to mend an ailing government. In 2006, Johnson was barred from practicing law in Massachusetts. The disbarment by a kangaroo court was an effort to silence my criticism of the courts, she said. A newspaper wrote, While we don't fully agree with either her politics or her methods, Johnson is a character in a humdrum world sorely in need of more characters. She's the thorn in the side, the thumbtack on the chair. . . . Johnson speaks her mind, and loudly.

Thomas Mervak PH.D. Behavior - Diagnosis - Treatment Options For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dr. Thomas Mervak is a Clinical Psychologist, in private practice in Royal Oak Michigan. Prior to opening this practice he worked for 20 years as a Regional Director of Child and Adolescent Programs, Northeast Region, Henry Ford Behavioral Services. He wrote the clinical practice guidelines for ADHD for the health system, and these are still in use among pediatrics, family practice, and behavioral health. Thomas Mervak received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Boston University in 1980, and obtained directly supervised training in child, adolescent and family psychotherapy at the Dorchester Mental Health Center, Boston, MA, from 1976 to 1978. Dr. Mervak obtained training in neurological conditions at the world renowned Boston VA Hospital, and completed my dissertation in the area of emotional adjustment to brain injury. Dr Mervak has a total of 36 years supervised and independent experience. His office phone is (248) 797-5883. Tuesday we will discuss the Following with Dr. Mervak Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Symptoms -Prevalence -Diagnostic Procedures -Statistics -Treatment -Medications -Behavioral Treatment -School Assistance Adjustment Problems Failure Experiences -Negative Feedback -Anxiety -Avoidant Behavior -Low Self Confidence -Vicious Circle, leading to more failures -Depression, Drug Abuse, Adult and Teenage General Maladjustment -Misdiagnosis and Mistreatment Other Emotional Conditions that mimic AD/HD -Implications for child and parents Visit our web site, www.BestInterestOfTheFamily.com

Dr. Michael T. Ross has practiced as a Detroit area emergency physician for 28 years. He is Chief Editor of the Michigan Family Defender and Co-founder of the Family Rights Coalition of Michigan. Dr. Ross believes that the key to reviving the American economy, as well as its moral authority as a global leader is for the community to secure marriage as a religious, legal, economic and cultural institution fully defended and supported by all sectors of our society. To this end, Dr. Ross is working with legislators to modify No-Fault Divorce to protect minor children, couples and families. Michael Ross MD is also working with Churches, Mosques, and Temples to strengthen marriage within the religious community. To learn more, go to www.frcmi.org

8:PM Tuesday Aug 18, 2009 Domestic Violence With Expert James Semerad, What is it? What if Your Faulsly Accused? What Are Personal Protection Orders? Join Us Live! James Semerad works exceptionally hard every day to ensure that families receive justice and fairness. James has deeply studied the issues of Domestic Violence working closely with RADAR (Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting) Domestic violence awareness has increased dramatically with federal funding via the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). What is considered domestic violence and the consequences are often misunderstood. Mr. Semerad can clarify the definition and myths of domestic violence, provide guidance on addressing the consequences, and provide an update on the current shift in the administration of the law. James Semerad is a Commander in the U.S. Naval and leads programs on Family Readiness and Domestic Violence. James has studied family and children's issues for more than 15 years following the research work of the Department of Health and Human Services, Heritage Foundation, American Psychological Association, and leading university programs on social work. He participated in the introduction and review of family law and Shared Parenting legislation and served on Legislative committees. He has testified and spoken on numerous occasions to the legal and judicial community, Legislators, and community service organizations on issues ranging from children best interests, domestic violence, support, divorce, and custody. He served many years as Chairman of DADS of Michigan Political Action Committee (PAC) and serves on several organization Board including RADAR (Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting). Mr. Semerad works as an Information Technology Consultant and supported Vision IT, Hewlett Packard, and EDS helping fortune 200 companies leverage technology and supply chain management, globally. Mr. Semerad completed a Bachelors of Science degree and MBA from Louisiana Tech University.

Tonight: Congressional Candidate Paul Welday Join us "Live" tonight when Congressional Candidate Paul Welday speaks openly about his own experience with divorce and why its important to establish respectful dialog and communication with your co-parent. Paul Welday is a devoted father of a special needs child who believes in a strong parent-child bond. He will discuss his views for system reform, Title IV-D, Shared Parental Responsibility, Creating Jobs and the Economy. Find out more about Paul Welday on his website, WeldayForCongress.com

Jay A. Fedewa is Executive Director of the Family Rights Coalition of Michigan, www.FRCMI.org . Jay is a proud and involved father of two children and he is very active as a leader in his community and his Church. Jay Fedewa PE, an Automotive Engineer and President of his own firm, problem solves broken systems and designs solutions everyday. He volunteers his professional knowledge and applies his system engineering skills to the court system and state government to improve the performance of families and communities throughout Michigan and the country.. Mission Statement: The Family Rights Coalition of Michigan believes that family is the cell of a society. In the healthy family, love and unconditional devotion yields the highest form of human connectivity. Communities and nations founded on healthy families create the greatest promise for a moral and economically vibrant society. Connectedness inspired by family relationships transcends all time, generations, ethnicity's and geography. It creates a rich human tapestry and a fullness of life not achievable by any other means. Family is the foundation and center of a dynamic, civil society and a robust, growing economy that allows people to develop, grow and achieve far more than they could on their own. We believe that the institution of marriage provides natural safeguards for children, parents and the entire family that a just and free nation must labor to protect. We believe every child has a birthright to be parented equally, fully and lovingly by a father and a mother alike unencumbered by state interference even when circumstances require parents to parent apart. We affirm also that a child benefits from the love, guidance and nurturance of all family members including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. To these ends, the Family Rights Coalition of Michigan dedicates itself to safeguarding marriage and the parent-child bond through fellowship, education, community involvement, and political activism. The FRC is concentrating on three main areas: 1.) Strengthening Marriage: This is a pro-active approach to promote Community Marriage Policies (CMP) here in Michigan. CMPs have been proven to reduce divorce by 50% and reduce society's ills accordingly. This approach builds healthy families and keeps people out of the control of the government. 2.) Promoting Equal Parenting: The FRC wrote HB 5267 in 2005 by using Constitutionally correct language. It's current form is HB 5411 and has been introduced by Rep. Brian Calley. 3.) Judicial Accountability: We currently have a informal court watch system that strives to hold the "System" accountable to the Constitution and the laws of the land by monitoring hearings for violations of civil and legal rights and for gender bias FRC runs the FRC-PAC, publishes The Michigan Family Defender, issues a Prescription Savings Card.

Wheres The Accountability?? Child Abduction! Defamation!Parental Alienation! FBI Search! eff Edwards a dedicated and loving father, public school teacher and community volunteer brings his story to BIF Radio. Jeff Edwards shares the horrifying details of his loss and the joy of reunification with his son and his personal disappointment with the legal system. Tune in "LIVE" on Tuesday night with our guest Jeff Edwards, a Detroit area Public School Teacher who never gave up hope.

Donâ??t Miss this Exclusive Interview with a Tireless Family Rights Advocate and Father determined to set the record straight and achieve the justice his family deserves.

Two Jewish Mothers Unite For Support While Seeking Equality & Reunification With Their Children Action News 7 Interview link http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102630938986&s;=1&e;=001G_EdM0gyso6HEo7lHELVCq7Aeg6bqK-pyBMPkrX5ELvZPA09-_U954ZwoT4f4WX3FzfIHVioauOx5M37yd7CzMtDzAFHTocz4Y8uAcQkktMtti2S0DLN5FKW0XW8ih0MX7BmtpqQabf-7Slwu_bPO4iK_1LYwdJGp1xs8iSSfSnO-x1XJmsHHnTSMqJCSZm5xUcxixPIzMfOrHjYdWlfMQ== Kayla and Tonya are two loving, caring and nurturing mothers united for their kids and garnering significant support from Family & Friends as well as Parent, Family and Child Activist Organizations Statewide and Nationally. Prayerfully, with hope and dignity Kayla and Tonya are seeking justice and fairness in the Oakland County Family Court System. Facing exhausting and protracted court appearances these two ladies are determined to act in the best interest of their families and do what is necessary to reestablish their respective parental stature. Click the picture above and view the Channel 7 News interview from April 25th 2009 and join BIF Radio this Tuesday for the current news on these two loving and determined moms.

Attorney Mike Thomas is Back to Discuss Family Law Matters with Our Audience Because of the overwhelming response from listeners and the incredible number of downloads from Mike Thomas' last appearance on "BIF" Radio we have Mike Back for tonights program. Bring your Family Related Law Questions and participate live on our show. Michael Thomas, Family Law Specialist and Advocate for Strong Child-Parent Relationships Attorney Michael E. Thomas is a graduate of the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law. As the founder of the Law Office of Michael E. Thomas, PLLC. Mr. Thomas developed a very unique negotiation style through years of drafting contracts and negotiating with labor unions and corporations. This unique approach allows him to put you in the best position for trial while working towards the settlement of your case. With his strong background in business, Attorney Thomas turned his passions to family law and child custody after his own divorce, and maintains a passion for divorce litigation with child-custody parenting-time issues. Mr. Thomas served as a clerk to The Honorable Rae Lee Chabot in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Oakland County. Attorney Michael E. Thomas earned a Bachelors of Business Administration from Northwood University, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law. He is licensed in the State of Michigan, and has been admitted to practice in the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. You can reach Mr. Thomas at [email protected] or by telephone at (734) 612-7121. Note: Mike Thomas is a Family Law Attorney in the State of Michigan. Any advice or counseling through Best Interest of The Family Radio does not constitute an attorney-client relationship and can only be construed as topical advice as most Family Law matters require broader research on a per case basis. www.michael-thomas-law.com

The stages kids go through, the changing dynamics each stage of development creates and the various influences a child is confronted with greatly effects their daily lives can create significant challenges for parents who strive to provide a nurturing and secure environment where they can thrive. Throw in a divorce or never married dynamic and you can usually triple the complications that a parent has to work through to provide the sort of parenting a child needs and deserves to thrive in today�¢??s society, not to mention the network of support and educational resources that parents need. Best Interest of The Family Radio is proud to provide tonight�¢??s special program of *The Parent Coach,* with BIF Radio co-host clinical family therapist Larry Herren, teams up with friend and colleague, clinical family therapist Robert Fox, to present *Ask The Parent Coaches* Topics covered on tonight�¢??s program will include, Stages of Child Development, Defining Parental Alienation and when its occurring and questions from our live audience. Whether it�¢??s questions about parental alienation; if your child is being targeted or what that dynamic even looks like, Larry and Robert will share there expertise in this area. If it�¢??s questions regarding stages of development; how to parent our children through them and the extra diligence that may be needed when we�¢??re parenting outside of marriage, our team of experts will share their insights to assist in this area as well. And further, they will talk about steps involved to making successful transitions in the complicated matter of blended family dynamics. Robert and Larry share a wealth of knowledge and clinical work experience. Larry Herren, LMSW is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. He has nearly twenty years of clinical experience with a primary focus in family and adolescent therapy. he�¢??s served as a trainer of facilitators at Ward Presbyterian Divorce Recovery Program and he�¢??s been a key note speaker to both professional and community groups on a wide range of topics related to family and mental health issues. Larry currently serves as a Board Member to several child / family advocacy organizations including that of a Co Chair for Farmington Youth Assistance and the Co Director of Dads and Moms University; the educational arm of Dads and Moms of Michigan. Larry�¢??s primary role in these groups is to research, evaluate, develop and facilitate family education programs and work shops. Larry�¢??s biggest thrill in life is being a dad. His son Devon, *D.J.* is 5 years old. Robert Fox LCSW with 25 years experience in the treatment of children and adolescents and their families. Robert is originally from Michigan and is currently the director of RTC Providers Inc., a mental health rehabilitation clinic in New Orleans services children, teens, adults and their family.

Michael Thomas, Family Law Specialist and Advocate for Strong Child-Parent Relationships Attorney Michael E. Thomas is a graduate of the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law. As the founder of the Law Office of Michael E. Thomas, PLLC. Mr. Thomas developed a very unique negotiation style through years of drafting contracts and negotiating with labor unions and corporations. This unique approach allows him to put you in the best position for trial while working towards the settlement of your case. With his strong background in business, Attorney Thomas turned his passions to family law and child custody after his own divorce, and maintains a passion for divorce litigation with child-custody parenting-time issues. Mr. Thomas served as a clerk to The Honorable Rae Lee Chabot in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Oakland County. Attorney Michael E. Thomas earned a Bachelors of Business Administration from Northwood University, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law. He is licensed in the State of Michigan, and has been admitted to practice in the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. You can reach Mr. Thomas at [email protected] or by telephone at (734) 612-7121.

SPECIAL WEDNESDAY BROADCAST Live Coverage of a Special Open Meeting to Focus on the Topic "IS THE LEGAL SYSTEM WORKING?" Your Host Dave Taylor, Chairman of The Citizens Advisory Committee - Friend of the Court is a scheduled speaker at this public meeting. Sponsored by: The Women Against Violence Committee of the Women's Commission for Oakland County (WCOC) ( Pontiac , Michigan )-The Women Against Violence Committee for the Women's Commission for Oakland County's special meeting will be held Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5-7 p.m., at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Auditorium, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac, Michigan. The topic posed by the Women Against Violence Committee asked the question "Is the Legal System Working?" will include discussion from invited community leaders who will focus on many issues relating to the legal system regarding domestic violence and abuse, divorce and custody, and other related legal matters. The public is welcome to speak at this meeting. About the Women's Commission for Oakland County : The WCOC is a twenty-seven member volunteer organization appointed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners which was formed in December 2007. The goal of the commission is to survey the status and needs of women in Oakland County .

Dean Tong is an internationally known family rights and forensic consultant Dean Tong Guest Expert, Consultant, Author, Speaker, and Radio Talk Show Host. He is an internationally known family rights and forensic consultant on child abuse, domestic violence, and child custody cases. Dean Tong qualifies as an expert in false child abuse accusations cases under Florida Statute Ch. 90.702 and under Federal Rule of Evidence 702. Tong, a published author, speaker and consultant retained by parents and attorneys in 45 states, has appeared on more than 2000 radio talk shows over the past 13 years and numerous TV programs, and in articles in the Boston Globe, Washington Times and Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Christian Science Monitor, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and The Washington Post. Dean Tong appeared as a guest child abuse-custody expert on August 2, 1999 on COURT-TV (Johnny Cochran Tonight) and on Crier Live on September 30, 2002. Contributor to the recently published booklet LOVE & LOATHING: Protecting Your Mental Health and Legal Rights When Your Partner Has Borderline, Personality Disorder. Want to know more about Dean Tong? Visit www.Abuse-Excuse.com Dean Tong is the author of three books: Elusive Innocence, Ashes to Ashes...Families To Dust, Don't Blame ME, Daddy,

Al Green has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Eastern Michigan University. He runs a successful independent securities business in Ypsilanti, Michigan. At age 57, he is a father of two adult daughters and grandfather of three granddaughters. It was Mr. Green's youthful ambition to one day become a published author. For thirty years he pursued his private studies and honed his writing skills. Blind Baseball was written when Mr. Green was 35 years old but edited to his satisfaction in his fifties. A. Green is President of A. Green Charity, sponsor of amateur baseball and The Greater Ypsilanti Santa Project. He is past treasurer of the Ypsilanti Central Business Community and current board member and season sponsor of the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra. Author and publisher Joseph Sobran, has called this novel a "monumental work of genius." Blind Baseball is a game of absurdity and monstrosity as well. On its surface this is a story of a vicious super divorce. Metaphorically it is a story of the death of the American family. As arbiter of the rules of marriage, divorce and custody the social engineers are intentionally attempting to destroy the traditional family to create a new socialistic blended family, one that has been through the blender. The modern materialist state accrues power unto itself and will not tolerate any rival authority or loyalty. The state has been wildly successful in fostering and exploiting divorce. Attorneys have been wildly successful at cashing in on the bonanza of subjective law and social engineering. Is the family being destroyed on purpose or is it just another case of government stupidity? The decision is yours. The stakes are enormous.

John Mangopoulos is an outspoken Family Rights Activist and TV Host who wont candy-coat the truth about oppressive government and violations of our Constitutional Rights to Parent OUR Kids John Mangopoulos is the son of Greek Immigrants (who came here to work and raise a family, not free-load) Both grandfathers (civilians) murdered by Nazis in hellish massacre (contributed in the shaping his views concerning war and totalitarian regimes) Self-employed nearly most of his adult life (consistent with his views on economics and individual liberty) Married 19 years with 6 children A homeschooling family with a solid Christian worldview (Creationist, Capitalist, Theonomist and strongly Free Will, not "Calvinist") Host of "The Battle of Ideas" television program 1991 to present Publisher of The UnReported News, 1994-1999 Father's Rights Activist since he became Christian Congressional Campaigns: 1992,1998, 2000, 2002, 2004

"LIVE On Location" Family Rights Rally at the Clinton County Court House to support Duane Schafer a local resident fighting to stay in the lives of his children. His family, Church and local residence have created a groundswell of grassroots activity to hold a local judge accountable for wishing to subject Duane to Jail. This rally is expected to draw upward of 200 protesters!

Ned Holstein M.D., M.S. Founder of Fathers & Families will discuss his organizations efforts campaigning against Lifetime's 'Deadbeat Dads'--Contact Hearst Corp FROM GLENN SACKS NEWS 5-5-2009: Last April, Fathers & Families led a highly-publicized campaign against the show (originally called �¢??Bad Dads�¢??) and got Fox to drop it. Now Lifetime TV, which reaches nearly 100 million households, has picked up Deadbeat Dads, which unfairly depicts divorced fathers as uncaring and selfish. Research clearly shows that most divorced dads pay their child support and remain a part of their children's lives, often under difficult circumstances. In fact, federal government data shows that the overwhelming majority of "deadbeat dads" earn poverty level wages--only 4% earn even $40,000 a year. Deadbeat Dads kicks fathers while they're down. Media reports show the majority of those losing their jobs in this recession are men, and child support orders are notoriously difficult to modify downward. As the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and other papers have documented, these hard luck dads sometimes end up in jail. The worst part about Deadbeat Dads is the way it publicly humiliates children in single parent families by depicting their fathers as not loving or caring for them. How is a child to feel when he or she sees their dad being vilified on TV because he allegedly doesn't love or provide for them? How is the child to feel when he or she is reminded of this by friends or teased about it on the schoolyard? Another problem with Deadbeat Dads is that studies show that the arrearages for which "deadbeat dads" are pursued are often erroneous. For example, a recent Massachusetts audit found that the arrearages were incorrect in 92% of that state's cases. Moreover, Deadbeat Dads glorifies the role of private child support collection agencies, even though these agencies often manhandle fathers and exploit and deceive custodial mothers. In fact, women's advocates, including the National Organization for Women, have repeatedly condemned these agencies for mistreating women. Durham, the central figure in Deadbeat Dads, has often been singled out by women's groups as a perpetrator of these abusive tactics. Together with you in the struggle, Glenn Sacks, MA Executive Director, Fathers & Families To email and fax a protest letter to both Hearst and Lifetime Executives, click here. Also, please call Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.'s main switchboard at (212) 887-6800.

New national folk hero, "Joe The Plumber" will discuss his views on the Divorce System in the US and how he has remained a strong presence in the life of His Son. Dave Taylor attended the Anti-Taxation Tea Party in Lansing Michigan where he met up with Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, more commonly known as "Joe The Plumber" who was one of the rally's biggest draws. Joe stated: "The mainstream media wants to paint us as a bunch of extremists," Wurzelbacher Stated: "Are we extremists because we believe that socialism is not the answer? And here's another view they think is extremist, 'In God we trust.'" Joe Wurzelbacher is a great example of how a single voice can make a huge difference! Joe has rekindled millions of hard working Americans belief in the first amendment (freedom of speech) and gives hope to parents who believe its all about "The Best Interest Of The Family" and letting your voice be heard by an out of control Bureaucracy that needs to respect the parent-child relationship. Please Join Us For This Special Guest at a Special Time ((9:PM))

Karen Rist discusses the Importance of "Both Parents" Involvement in School Matters. Karen Rist M.A. is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Wayne State. She has a degree in special education for teaching emotionally impaired, behaviorally disordered and learning disabled children. She has 4 years of experience working for the City of Detroit in a children's psychiatric hospital and 22 years experience teaching the E.I. classroom and consulting for the Berkley School District. She is a former member of the Oakland County Task Force for A.D.H.D. and educated trainers for the Positive Behavior Support Team under the State of Michigan's State Improvement Grant. Karen's parents divorced when she was 15 and she has been divorced herself for 10 years. She has 2 children, a son aged 15 and a daughter aged 19 years with a Learning Disability and A.D.D. Karen has met and overcome numerous challenges within her own family dynamics being a mother of a diabetic child, as her son was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when he was 18 months old. Don't miss this interview with Karen Rist. Karen's insight and encouragement will renew your spirit and encourage your relationships with educators and the student in your own home.

Stephen Baskerville is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Patrick Henry College and past president of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children. He is a Fellow at the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society and a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and for many years taught political science at Howard University and Palacky University in the Czech Republic. His second book, Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family, was published in October 2007 by Cumberland House Publishing. Baskerville is widely recognized as "the leading authority" (in the words of columnist Paul Craig Roberts) on the politics of divorce, custody, and family courts. His writings on family and fatherhood issues have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly: the Washington Post, Washington Times, Independent Review, Salisbury Review, Society, Chronicles, Political Science and Politics, The American Conservative, Human Events, Women's Quarterly, Catholic World Report, Crisis magazine, Insight magazine, World Net Daily, Whistleblower magazine, The Family in America, Family Policy Review, American Spectator, The Spectator, American Enterprise magazine, National Review, Liberty magazine, the Sunday Independent, LewRockwell.com, New Presence, MovieGuide.com, and others. His work has also been published by major public policy "think tanks," including the National Center for Policy Analysis, Institute for Policy Innovation, Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society, and the Heartland Institute. He has appeared on national radio and television programs, including The O'Reilly Factor, Hardball with Chris Matthews, The Dennis Prager Show, The Michael Medved Show, CNN, Court TV with Fred Graham and Katherine Crier, Think Tank with Ben Wattenberg, Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg, and others. He has been featured in profiles and write-ups in Human Events, Reason magazine, the Gannett newspapers, Enter Stage Right, News with Views, Men's News Daily, Fathering Magazine, the Washington Times, Townhall.com, the Ottawa Citizen, the Royal Gazette (Bermuda), El Visitante (Puerto Rico), and elsewhere. He is an advisor to the Men's Health Network and serves on the board of affiliates of Gendercide Watch, a human rights organization that monitors gender-specific atrocities. He is a contributing editor to the journal, In Search of Fatherhood.

Dave Taylor and Larry Herren broadcast live from the Dads & Moms of Michigan monthly meeting where our own Larry Herren "The Parent Coach" instructs on Parental Alienation and the dynamics that drive a parent to alienate Larry will discuss some tools and methods to employ for parents who are being alienated.

Tonight Dave Taylor will interview Katrina Daniels Lee and Lisa Marzullo Katrina Daniels Lee and Lisa Marzullo, founders of the Lee PAS Foundation just returned from the Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation and will share with our listening audience advice and methods passed on by other experts in the area of Parental Alienation.

Tonights Guest Dr. Patricia Armstrong Brings a New and Fresh Approach to Families in Conflict Don't Families deserve better than Lawsuits and legal arguments? Join us while we discuss an innovative and logical solution to Families caught in the middle. Dr. Armstrong states, "The New Family Conflict Resolution Model is desperately needed and needs to be adopted and implemented" Patricia Armstrong is a Masters Level Social Worker with a PHD in Clinical Psychology. She brings a refreshing and innovative perspective to family matters. Her decades of experience working in foster care, adoption and education combined with private practice working with families and adolescents makes her uniquely qualified to discuss solutions facing families in crisis.

John Gets his "Day in Court" well,,,kind of........ On Get Off The Bench Episode 190 John went into great detail about an upcoming evidentiary hearing he was facing and the personalities who were denying him access to his ten year old daughter. Does John actually get to present his evidence to the judge? Don't miss this follow-up interview!!! John Langlois is a loving and nurturing father who will tell everyone how he has attempted to expose corruption in his entrenched and protracted battle with a Guardian ad Litem and The Oakland County MI Friend Of The Court. Johns hearing date has now passed, did John receive the justice he sought?? His personal dedication to stay in the life of his daughter will touch you and inspire you. You wont want to miss this follow-up interview because what John Langlois did to turn his case around, you can too!!

Join Dave Taylor TONIGHT for our "LIVE" radio broadcast from the Dads & Moms of Michigan Gala at 9:PM EST. Tonight at the Gala in Southfield Michigan, there will be in excess of 100 shared parenting minded leaders in attendance. Dave Taylor will interview many of the leaders in and around the state of Michigan who are positively influencing policies that affect families. Michigan has a strong network of leaders who believe "The Best Parent Is Both Parents!" and many of them are attending the Dads & Moms Gala. Join our live broadcast and together we will build an America for our children and grandchildren which will stand strong on Family Values and honor the bond between children and parents. I am honored to serve as your host of Get Off The Bench. Together we will provide education and inspiration to create needed change, unite parents with their children and create needed change. Tune in to Get Off The Bench Radio tonight for this special broadcast and every Tuesday night. Serving Our Families, Dave Taylor (host) Get Off The Bench Radio Get Off The Bench is Broadcast from www.talkshoe.com To listen to the show call in when we're "LIVE" this Saturday @9pm EST @ 724-444-7444 talkcast ID 43507. By joining talkshoe.com you also be part of the live chat board-JOIN US http://www.dadsofmichigan.org [email protected]

Be fully informed of Hospital Policy that can affect your family. Join us for an interview with Ed Kempen a Family Rights Coalition of Michigan board member who, while seeking medical care for his wife who delivered a home-birth under the supervision of a competent and licensed midwife found himself confronted by hospital administration who insisted his healthy newborn be admitted to neo-natal intensive care. Congratulations and Blessings to Ed, Jennifer and Family for their new healthy daughter Maggie.

We explain the economics of divorce with Professor Baker an accomplished International Political Economist, writer and speaker. Josiah has himself been branded a "Non-Custodial" parent by the system and brings his expert, intellectual prospective to educate our audience about the special interest and financial corruption which has enmeshed itself into our US economy through programs such as Title IV-D and the redistribution of wealth in our global economy.

John Langlois challenges the court system to stay in the life of his daughter. Facing court hearings and holding the system accountable. John Langlois is a loving and nurturing father who will tell everyone how he has exposed corruption in his entrenched and protracted battle with a Guardian ad Litem and The Oakland County MI Friend Of The Court. John is in the middle of an evidentiary hearing regarding custody of his child and will share with our audience the tools he developed and utilized and provide a loud wake-up call to the court system. His personal dedication to stay in the life of his daughter will touch you and inspire you. You wont want to miss this interview because what John Langlois did to turn his case around, you can too!!

Government Transparency and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Have you ever wondered what was going on in your county's courthouse or local government agency? Have you ever tried to obtain your children's educational and/or medical records and been denied? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then this is a show you do not want to miss! We will guide you through the process of accessing your child's records and how to access public records. Shawn Monahan will share his story about recent events that have been taking place in his case and how public disclosure requests are spinning Jefferson County Washington up-side-down and all around. TONIGHT'S SHOW WILL BE HOSTED BY: Roberta Stark-Monahan and Tawnya Maddox of SpLiTnTwO.com

Tonight features Conciliatory Law Attorney Danielle Smith and Ask The Parent Coach with Masters Level Clinical Social Worker Larry Herren

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The Collapse of the Middle Class is just one of the indicators of the growing government bureaucracies are harming the United States. The two income trap and the attack on the family will ultimately destroy the middle class and the Country. Also part of this show is a rebroadcast of the lecture conducted by Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren.

This is our regular advocacy teleconference call. We discuss a few tools and resources and what we can do each week to impact certain areas of concern. Spread the word and join in the conversation Live.

Kerry Morgan, Esq. is a Constitutional Law Attorney that discusses parental rights, due process, and unalienable rights. Natural law intrusions by government. This was a rebroadcast.

We had callers discussing cps, cps reform, and general dysfunction within the system. This is an introduction topic with raw audio that will be used in the future regarding this topic. There will be a multi-part series regarding the child protective services industry.

It's count down to the New Year and this is our Monday Advocacy Conference. December 1, 2008 and what you can do leading into 2009, which is our year to shine. Small steps to get over huge hurdles.

Peter Van De Voorde joins Bob Norton and Lary Holland live from Australia. Peter hosts and produces Dads on the Air at http://www.dadsontheair.net. Bob is still getting over his cough and is starting to feel better. Listen to what is happening not just nationwide but worldwide when it comes to overreaching government policies on the family.

Chrissy Chrzanowski will be co-hosting a holiday special for Get Off The Bench involving Parental Alienation. Discussing parental alienation and the effects on parents over the holidays. "A childless holiday without our children is one without thanks." She will also be announcing her new site that is under development to assist those experiencing or that has experienced parental alienation at all stages.

Let's share strategies for government reform, whether you are into politics or not. We can start to reshape the nation from the cities and counties up before 2010. We have the technology and we have the intelligence, now we just Need You! Everyone has something to add to the open discussion. Get Off The Bench is a weekly talk show that does these advocacy calls to rally and fire people up to take action every week.

We will be discussing how to better address yahoo groups, interaction with governmental agencies, and answer any of your case or advocacy questions.

Unlocking the keys to using various Freedom of Information Act and Sunshine Laws to penetrate the veil of government corruption. Showing the public how to make their government accountable to them tonight on the conference call.

The Great Parental Alienation Debate. Victims, Entitlements, Labeling, and is it really our ex-spouses' fault? We will be diving in with the Great Parental Alienation Debate. Should the exception be the rule? You help the public decide?

Robert Neff of "Trial By Money" joined Lary Holland on this episode of Get Off The Bench. Discussing a wide range of issues, including a campaign against retention of one Judge, what any individual can do in their communities, and even a bit on Fathers-4-Justice and Non-Violent Civil Disobedience. A great episode that empowers everybody.

Judges in numerous states are elected officials and when these officials appear to have gone wild in their rulings, there are several things that you can do in your local communities to send a message that family and children are truly important. Break the special interest hold. Tune in to Get Off The Bench.

Join us live on Monday Nights for Advocacy Help and Discussions. Find out what is happening around the country and how you can affect change in your local communities!

Kris Titus and Paul Fisher of F4J will be joining us on Get Off The Bench with Host Bob Norton. Tune in live at 8PM EDT every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday Nights.

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Harry Crouch is returning as a guest on the #1 Talk Show surrounding Family Court and Family Court Reform. Bob Norton will be the host tonight and Lary Holland will be handling the telephone lines! Tune in for another great show.

RESPECTING ACCURACY DOMESTIC ABUSE REPORTING, RADAR guest Alan Karmin. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is time to get the facts on the table. Alan Karmin is an award-winning writer and published author. In his latest work, The Measure of a Man, Alan documents his odyssey going up against an unfriendly family court system after being falsely accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife. Honored by the New Jersey State Legislature for â??Praiseworthy Determination and Spirit,â?? he has been an active board member of the Family Support Organization of Union County, New Jersey Council for Childrenâ??s Rights, Safe Harbor Child Access Centers and RADAR (Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting). An expert in management and building of non-profit organizations, Alan is the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, as well as Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Family Support Organizations. He has also held titles as Executive Director of Development of Easter Seals New Jersey, the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Bloomfield College . Alan graduated from the University of Miami , Coral Gables , Florida with a degree in Communications. A resident of Westfield , New Jersey , he is a single father with sole custody of his two children.

This is the Get Off The Bench Advocacy Conference Call. This is an informal conference call for activists. We share, we educate, and activate. Spread the word.

Brian Holladay of Fathers-4-Justice will be hosting the â??Get Off The Benchâ?? program at www.getyourjusticelive.com at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Brianâ??s guest will be none other than the new National Coordinator of Fathers-4-Justice® US, John Fowler. There will be several topics covered including the purpose of the national coordinator, what the plans are for the future of the organization, and what impact is expected. There will also be an opportunity for listeners to call in and ask questions. This is a huge opportunity for everyone to get a clear vision of where the organization is going.

Some things that work... let's talk about the upcoming rallies, events, and additional tools that just might help you organize. LinkedIn.Com and more. We will be speaking about some of our plans with the Meetup group at http://noncustodial.meetup.com/90/ and also additional issues.

Rallies are sweeping the nation in support of children and families. We are talking about it and so can you!

Last Sunday we had Attorney "Roy Den Hollander, who is a New York City attorney with an MBA who has brought three suits in Federal Court defending the constitutional rights of men." Tonight on Get Off The Bench (8PM EST) we continue the progress of not just Men's issues but a level of true equality that needs to be established in both family courts and implemented throughout Society. We will be joined by Harry Crouch of California Men's Centers to speak about his involvement with Men's Issues and more! Their Site: http://www. californiamenscenters. org/ Their Blog: a href="http://www. californiamenscenters. org/wordpress/"http://www. californiamenscenters. org/wordpress/.. .. Live call ins: 724-444-7444 Talk cast id: 43507 No Pin???? 1+# Host: [email protected] Harry Crouch of California Men's Centers (San Diego) Live call ins: 724-444-7444 Talk cast id: 43507 No Pin???? 1+# Scheduled Time: Date: Wed, August 27, 2008 Time: 08:00 PM EDT GET OFF THE BENCH WORKS HARD TO ESTABLISH THE BEST PROGRAMMING ON THE INTERNET REGARDING FAMILY COURT, FAMILY LAW, AND RELATED ISSUES SURROUNDING GOVERNMENT POLICIES AFFECTING FAMILY! BE SURE TO SUPPORT THOSE PROGRAMS THAT WE SUPPORT AND SPREAD THE WORD NATIONWIDE! GET OFF THE BENCH IS AFFILIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES: FAMILY COURT REPORTS: http://www. familycourtreports. com/ GET YOUR JUSTICE LIVE: http://www. getyourjusticelive. com/ NATIONWIDE BLUEPRINT FOR TITLE IV-D REFORM: http://www. nationwideblueprint. com

"Roy Den Hollander is a New York City attorney with an MBA who has brought three suits in Federal Court defending the constitutional rights of men." 1. How Women's studies programs developed and work to undermine men's rights 2. Form, strategy and purpose of the lawsuit 3. What might it accomplish in terms of removal of funding radical feminism or balancing out efforts 4. What needs to be done to support this effort and get results

The DC FESTIVAL 2008 was a success for parents everywhere for parents and their children. With tens of thousands noticing and sympathizing and praying, we reached outside the choir and the public embraced the event! Tune in tonight for our Special where many of the participants will be joining us. We have numerous special announcements for you all! Parental Rights should be respected and protected by all. Elections will be fought and won on these issues. Join us Wednesday Night 8PM EST.

We will be discussing and making final preparations for Washington DC. If you are a soldier for change, and are interested in making history... join in for free! We need volunteers, experienced leaders, and more to step up to the batting cage and start hitting homeruns for the team of advocates that have worked so hard to make things a success. We aren't out of the woods yet, with so much to do in so little time. Join in now!

The Olympians from the Equal Parenting Bike Trek reporting live from the field!!! A judicial candidate, A State Corrections Officer, A Teacher, and a Director of a Family Rights agency pedaling nearly 800 miles from Lansing to Washington DC. They are scheduled to appear at a Child Support Enforcement Sponsored "festival" in Ohio and then continuing on to Washington DC for the Family Preservation Festival 2008 in honor of parental equality. (Google: DC FESTIVAL 2008) This should be INTERESTING folks! Only on Get Off The Bench! Special Exclusive for Saturday August 9, 2008. Don't believe me, just GOOGLE: DC FESTIVAL 2008.

Don't believe me. Just Google: DC FESTIVAL 2008 and you will see the top spots from Google tell it all. We have new PSAs at the website. I encourage everyone to get involved and participate because we have some final arrangements for FINAL DESTINATION ... DC FESTIVAL 2008. Tune in at 8PM EST.

Second PSA recorded for 56 second spots.

Dr. Charles Corry from Equal Justice Foundation is our important guest regarding Reforming Domestic Violence Laws to Stop the Damaging Side Effects. For more information on Domestic Violence Laws please check www.mediaradar.org, www.true-equality.org, and www.ejfi.org

This is an unedited PSA for DC FESTIVAL 2008 . Feel free to redistribute as promotion for the upcoming civil rights event in 2008.

A paralegal who has worked on the cause for about 25 years and we will discuss recent progress and events especially with regard to Restraining Orders. Clear and convincing evidence required for RO not in New Jersey! I learned recently our guest Bruce Eden was part of drafting that case and we will discuss how that happened and what we can do to leverage this.

Two great guests and issues for the price of one, straight out of West Virginia. Timm Fittro and Fred Schermerhorn of Men and Women Against Discrimination speaking about their organization's recent complaint filed against a Judge for admitting that he "doesn't follow the law," yea the same laws he swore an oath to uphold and protect. Who did the Judge say it to? None other than the ENTIRE STATE LEGISLATURE! Now the State Bar moves in with their Retaliation not more than a week after the complaint against one of MAWADWV's members for the Unauthorized Practice of Law. You don't want to miss this episode of Get Off The Bench. West Virginia government officials are invited and encouraged to participate live.

Coverage of the amazing tools available to Non Profits and Advocates to help get the word out. We will also be exclusively covering the DCFESTIVAL2008.COM and Parents Day Proclamations as well! Amazing event tonight, so don't miss out!

We discuss issues for increasing efficiencies, current events, and media regarding advocates. Tools, Tips, Tricks and information you need to help spread! Open mics.

Find out on GET OFF THE BENCH! We are documenting and archiving a story that you don't want to miss!

So many new announcements to make leading up to the DC FESTIVAL 2008, it's hard to keep it all straight. So we are going to help you all along and make sure you get up to the minute and accurate information. Tune in and ask your questions about all the events that are happening!

Of Course it can! Tune in to share your stories and why you think it is important to have a national civil rights movement!

Today's Guest is Doug Clark of Fathers for Equal Rights in Texas. Legal Support Centers that are getting 44% time for fathers on average. Doug has several centers that are working with and supported by flyers in courthouses and volunteer lawyers. He charges only $180/year for membership and the lawyers are free. Whether you are a father or a mother! This is a much less expensive alternative and demonstrates there is much room for reform in the Family Court System.

This is where you learn, share, and act. Join in and figure out the tips, tricks, and everything else that makes us work.

We are discussing the DC RALLY 2008 and a recent announcement that some of the organizers are rescheduling the event. Let's talk about it and see what the alternatives are!

If - as a family rights activist - you are interested in dramatically increasing the # # # 's in our movement, and you understand that having many people simultaneously broadcasting polished family rights messages across all of the major social networks (yahoo groups, myspace, nascar network, large blogsites, email lists, craigslist, etc.) will drive millions of "click-thru" curious Americans into the UCRCoA system of 3000+ county yahoo groups online now, and want to help get that e-Blitz done and launched asap, please join us for this special Monday-night Talkshoe edition of "Get Off The Bench" with Lary Holland and myself, along with several other movers and shakers attending for this single purpose, the e-Blitz: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/43507 Monday night, June 15th, 2008 We need to change America's top thinking and hot social topics, into our thinking and hot social topics, immediately. If you can help, we can sure use ya now.. Please tune in.

Get Off The Bench host, Lary Holland, will be discussing the upcoming nationwide rallies that are sweeping the nation Friday the 13th (June 13, 2008) just in time for Father's Day this year. Brian Holladay from Ohio's Father's 4 Justice (Families 4 Justice) will be our guest to discuss the importance of these events and what you can do to assist, participate, or get involved! There are expected turnouts in front of every State Capitol across the nation from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.

We discussed a few different items tonight in a very informal open discussion. This is not a regularly scheduled show episode, it is a sort of live "interactive audio seminar." Topics included using RingCentral.Com to send faxes quickly to legislators and media, using google reader at www.google.com/reader so that you get up to date information from websites that you would normally have to filter or check individually if they have been updated, and statesurge.com for checking on legislation status in multiple states. Also we discussed rallies on June 13, 2008 and the upcoming DCRALLY2008.COM.

Bob Norton, Lary Holland, and Mike McManus discuss "What Can Be Done to Stop Divorce?" 1st in a series on What a "good" divorce system would look like. About Mike and Harriet McManus and Marriage Savers Mike & Harriet McManus are Co-Chairs of Marriage Savers, a ministry whose goal is to help churches and communities cut their divorce rate and raise their marriage rate. They have helped the clergy of more than 200 cities adopt a Community Marriage Policy, an agreement across denominational lines, to make marriage such a priority in their churches that divorce rates fall. According to a study by the Institute for Research & Evaluation, divorce rates dropped in the first 114 cities with a Community Marriage Policy saving 30,000 to 50,000 marriages by 2001. With six more years and 100 more CMP cities, perhaps 100,000 divorces have been averted.

This is not a regularly scheduled show and is just a rough conference call with advocates that are looking for assistance.

That is what is being quoted by the National Association of Non Custodial Mothers Nationwide. Why are these parents so unrepresented in the data sheets nationwide? Why are their stories not showing up in the national debates and with regard to our Nation's policies over the family? Tune in to find out why on Get Off The Bench!

Barbara C. Johnson will be joining us tonight to discuss her fight against government retaliation. Barbara "Barb" will be speaking about her Bar Dismissal fight, her former run for Governor of Massachusetts and more. Be sure to check out one of her websites at www.falseallegations.com and join in on the live show!

This is not a regular show. This is an informal advocacy call and the DCRALLY2008.COM planning committee after 9PM (1 hour into the broadcast). If you missed what is happening for the dcrally2008.com group just download and fast forward. If you are interested in the EBLITZ that is the first part of the show.

We will be discussing the Equal Parenting Bike Trek at www.cycling4children.com as well as the front page media coverage in Michigan's Largest newspaper of Michigan House Bill 4564 and many upcoming events. If you truly care about the children you will be on our show. Google Search Equal Parenting Bike Trek for more information. Also during this episode is Tawnya Bollin with the National Association of Non Custodial Moms at www.nancm.org discussing the fact that there about 4 Million Non Custodial Mothers out there across the nation.

We speak to Robert Pedersen in the wake of a front page news story with the Detroit News on Equal Parenting and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. Tim Fittro from Men and Women Against Discrimination of West Virginia and more! So many updates came in that we had to postpone our original topic of what the divorce industry should look like rather than what it currently is.

This is another of our advocacy calls. What can YOU do for the next week. What worked last week. What can YOU do to make a difference. Also, the second half of the call will be the DC RALLY 2008 Planning Committee meeting. If you can't make it at 8PM, be sure to be there by 9PM EST.

A Fairfield man is in jail because his daughter hasn't gotten her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). A judge ordered the father to stay on top of his daughter's education months ago and when that order wasn't followed, Brian Gegner was sentenced to 180-days in the Butler County jail. The daughter, Brittany Gegner, says her father shouldn't be punished for her problems. Especially, she says because she's now 18, an adult. Our guest will be Michael Robinson, Executive Director of the California Alliance for Families and Children om Sacramento California to discuss the Ohio case as well as some achievements and progress of programs that could very well have helped out the family in Ohio.

This episode includes Bob Norton & Lary Holland discussing some dos and don'ts of parenting after divorce and separation. High conflict, Low Conflict, there just are some things that you shouldn't do when it comes to the kids.

This is a Special Edition of Get Off The Bench regarding an alleged Elder Abuse situation that involves Judge Martha Anderson her husband David C. Anderson and most importantly David's Mother, Jewell Anderson. It is also important to note that David C. Anderson's law license was previously suspended for misconduct and he is a Judicial Candidate for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge. Judge Martha Anderson sits on the Bench in Family Court in Oakland County, Michigan.

Get Off The Bench is a new Interactive Talk Radio Show that Discusses Family Court issues and holds government accountable. We will be holding a pre-show tonight before we begin recording so that our guest will have enough time to make it.

Actually just kidding, we might talk about the case for about two minutes, we have guests from around the Country discussing family court issues and more. We will be discussing an upcoming set of demonstrations and figuring out more about what we can do together to bring change to the family court machine.

We will be discussing various advocacy methods, social movements, groups, and how they all relate to the family court system. Tune in tonight to discuss many of the hottest issues in family court and our nation's judiciary.

Our guest is attorney Rinaldo DelGallo. He is with the Springfield Fatherhood Coalition and a fatherâ??s rights activist in Massachusetts. He has recently published some work on paternity fraud.

Paul Sielski will be joining us tonight to discuss his experiences with the court system and his last several months of pretrial incarceration. Tune in LIVE!

Open mic night- What's your take on whats wrong with Family Court System?

Something is amiss in Frederick, Maryland. As we have seen murders, suicides, arson, and more come out of the family court system in this Maryland community. Guests, Deborah Courtney,

PAUL SIELSKI's UNEDITED HEARING 10-15-2007 before cleanup. Listen Closely pertaining to the Judge pointing towards a common law crime of criminal contempt that has no upward sentencing caps!

Tonight we will have as a guest Tim Fittro, who has been active in reform work in West Virginia and also has just recently gone through a custody trial with Dr. Warren Farrell as an expert witness.

Tonight's Episode we discuss Crispe.Org, Family Law, and how it all affects our listeners with Larry Kirkman! Larry Kirkman is the driver of the big purple bus dedicated to equal parenting. Tune in to find out more!

Tune in to the live interactive talk radio show all about the family court system.

Paul Sielski Update, Judicial Updates, and even more information is coming live to you tonight.

Public education through Cable TV â?? Building Our Own Media - Guest Mike Seeber, TV producer of The Center for Parental Responsibilityâ??s shows/DVDs

Lary Holland will be discussing some of the latest news stories pertaining to the family law courts and taking live questions from guests!

Episode 26 w/ Bob Norton: This show's guest is Torm House: Organizing the Revolution of the Divorce Industry to Save Our Children, Founder President, Indiana Civil Rights Council and reform activist

Tonight's Episode of Get Off The Bench will be hosted by Bob Norton.

Get Off The Bench Host Lary Holland discusses difficult issues that parents are facing with what is perceived as a corrupt family court judiciary along with Keith Owen. Keith Owen is a Father's For Justice Statewide Coordinator for the State of Ohio.

Get Off The Bench w/ Lary Holland. Discussing the things that matter when it comes to the real weapon of mass destruction... the family court!

GET OFF THE BENCH is looking to discuss your stories about BAD JUDGES. Are you a court employee that has information? WE HAVE MONEY to pay you for your confirmed and verified stories.

This episode discusses the false allegations used to obtain restraining orders for leverage in divorce. Many say as many as 95% of restraining orders issued are obtained by false claims. Why do judges allow this abuse of process and disaster to families and children?

BREAKING NEWS ABOUT MICHIGAN HOUSE BILL 4564, Political Update regarding Senator Brownback, Michigan House Bill 4564, and Licensed Social Worker Larry Harren will be joining us for discussions about Parental Alienation Syndrome. Do you have stories of actual parental alienation? Please share and Join In Live!

10-7 Steven Baskerville. Taken Into Custody is his new book exposing the problems with divorce courts and government intrusion in families that are destroying families and children.

Lary Holland Discusses some of the dangers and downfalls of a federally backed family court that is growing out of control. Embezzlement, Identity Theft, and Invasion of Privacy are all issues for starters.

This is not a GET OFF THE BENCH Episode but RAW AUDIO from the Lansing Equal Parenting Rally in Michigan on September 26, 2007 Where Lary Holland was dressed like a judge and playing the family law game, a giant wheel of fortune game, where everyone is a loser.

Episode 12 of Get Off The Bench will be hosted by Lary Holland! He will be covering the Lansing, Michigan Equal Parenting Rally, Title IV-D Services, and Upcoming Charges that will be passed through to certain program participants nationwide. Tune in for more information at http://www.getoffthebench.tv!

Jeff Parks, PAPA, Parents Against Parental Alienation

Mike McCormick, President America Coalition of Fathers and Children (ACFC)

Stanley Charles Thorn, Constitutional Attorney

Dr. Warren Farrell, Top world expert on children of divorce and gender issues. See. www.WarrenFarrell.com and www.BestInterestofChildren.org

NOW there's a new interactive internet radio talk show that holds family courts CPS workers and judges gone wild accountable, to affect postive change for fathers rights mothers right and most importantly CHILDRENS

NOW there's a new interactive internet radio talk show that holds family courts CPS workers and judges gone wild accountable, to affect postive change for fathers rights mothers right and most importantly CHILDRENS

NOW there's a new interactive internet radio talk show that holds family courts CPS workers and judges gone wild accountable, to affect postive change for fathers rights mothers right and most importantly CHILDRENS

There have certainly been times in your life when encountering the judisical system you wondered HOW in the world (hell) the guys with the gavel got to sit there and bang it! Did you looked him or her in the eye and think there was nobody home? (You knew better then to say it.) (maybe not this) If yours was a family matter, I'm sure it seemed that NO ONE had a clue about what was really best for your spouse OR the most important part of your life your child NOW there's a new interactive internet radio talk show that holds family courts CPS workers and judges gone wild accountable, to affect postive change for fathners rights mothers right and most importantly CHILDRENS rights with investivgative reporting from anonymous whistle blowers, first hand accounts from parents who have had their rights trampled on by the system. where you the listener can be apart of the show, WE want to hear from YOU! We know from first hand experience what they call fair and just usually isn't. GET YOUR JUSTICE broadcast live Every sunday night at talk shoe dot com GET OFF THE BENCH (It's about time)

Using the press to to expose family court judges who's ruleings have had bad outcomes on children.