DADS of Michigan

DADS and Moms of Michigan is a non-profit affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children (ACFC). Our main goal is to restore equal rights for all parties affected by divorce, the break-up of the family, or children born to unmarried parents. With the combined effort of our organizations, and the American people, we can make a difference in the emotional and psychological well being of our children.

WHAT'S NEW

DADS and MOMS Monthly Meeting, Oakland County Location:

THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE
380 South Bates Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
Located in Downtown Birmingham, call for directions 248-644-5832
Mapquest link to the Community House

Agenda:	7:00 - 7:30 Dads Presentation
	7:30 - 8:30 Guest Speaker
	8:30 - 9:30 Legal roundtable with family council

For more information: http://www.dadsofmichigan.org/events.html

FAMILY PRESERVATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – DADS and MOMS of Michigan announces the 2007 award recipients for service in supporting the role of family in supporting a healthy Michigan State and place to live and raise a family, promoting parents in children’s lives. The recipients have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to serving the Michigan community to mentor families and children, improve state agency services, and advocate for parent involvement in children’s lives. The award recipients received special recognition at the DADS and MOMS of Michigan Annual Gala and Awards Banquet at the Westin Hotel in Southfield on March 15, 2008

DADS and Moms of Michigan Awards 2008

DADS Gala Awards News Release

Dads and Moms University Launches Love and Logic, June 2008
Dads and Moms University has launched Love and Logic to help parents focus on the welfare and best interest of the children. The 6 session program offers a certificate of completion and best in class instruction on how to get your children to do what you expect them to do. Call 248-559-3237 for more information.

Site, First Session Day/Time and Presenter
NORTH FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 32900 West Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan

June 4, 2008
6pm-8pm
http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/nfhs
Registration Fee for the Program
(Includes Materials and Workbook)
$80.00 per person

* Registration fee must be paid in advance of the start date

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Fathers Day Picnic:

When:	Saturday, June 14 12 noon - 5pm
Where:	Licht Park in Warren, MI 12 -½ Mile near Hoover Rd.
Cost:	$5 per adult; $1 for 18 & under

Come rain or shine – we have a covered pavilion and tents in case of inclement weather.
Bring picnic food or a snack to share.
Hot Dogs & other grill-friendly food, plus non-alcoholic beverages, provided.

Click here to view details

Bringing More Sacredness to Fathers Day

DADS and MOMS of Michgan 2007 Accomplishments
We reflected on some of the many accomplishments in 2007. We were pleased at the significant expansion, yet still not satisfied with where we need to be. It will take a great amount of work and support to reach our objectives.

DADS and MOMS of Michigan 2008 Goals
We have outlined some of our goals in 2008. We are very excited about the many new opportunities. We have also built our infrastructure to expand at a greater pace. It does not happen without your support.

This is a premier resource for legal research, finding a lawyer, and finding background information on people.
http://www.lexisone.com/news/family.html
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State of Michigan Telephone Directory
The State of Michigan Telephone Directory is in PDF format.
click here

Shared Parenting legislation
Shared parenting legislation would require a presumption of substantial equal parenting, in most instances, for unwed and divorced parents, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of unfitness. HB 5464 has been introduced to support shared parenting. Click Here for more information on how you can support shared parenting and what it means.

June 19 - US Census Father Facts
Interesting Father facts

Citizens Guide to Michigan Government
See this valuable information guidebook for contacting the Michigan legislature.

Rate The Courts
http://www.ratethecourts.com/index.php
At RateTheCourts.com, visitors may anonymously complete judicial evaluation surveys for over 23,500 of the nation's judges and judicial nominees.

American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/family/familylaw/tables.html
Tables Summarizing the Law in the Fifty States. These tables are published in Family Law Quarterly Volume 39 No 4, Winter 2006.

PAC Bulletins - Frequent updates are being added to the Message Board under PAC Bulletins. Bookmark this links for the latest on DADS PAC activities and legislative committee meetings.

Publicity and News forum provides real time listening links to Glen Sacks radio on Sunday nights at 8:00 PM EST and Richar’ Farr weekdays at 8:00 pm EST.

DADS and MOMS of Michigan Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan maintains a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that the officers and members are expected to observe and abide in the performance of duties and actions when representing DADS and MOMS of Michigan.

“Fathers are responsible parents too…because the best parent is both parents”

Dads and Moms of Michigan (www.dadsofmichigan.org) includes Dads of Michigan, Moms of Michigan, and Dads of Michigan PAC. These are volunteer responsible parenthood education organizations for fathers and mothers. They instruct on the importance of involved biological parents to the successful development of their children. Dads of Michigan PAC is an independent volunteer political advocacy group dedicated to legislation keeping both biological parents actively engaged in the lives of their children despite divorce and custody, in most instances. They believe men and women should be viewed equally under the law and their credo is: "fathers are responsible parents too…because the best parent is both parents." Dads of Michigan, the Michigan affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, is also the developer of the Moms and Dads University of responsible education for teenage, divorced, and unmarried parents. This educational series employs several unique features designed to either directly or indirectly benefit nearly 2 million men, women, and grandparents and just under one-half million children each year in Michigan. For more information, please contact us at (248) 559-DADS (3237) or email info@dadsofmichigan.org.

Your financial assistance is vitally needed to help us meet our goals via the above projects. We ask you to please consider Dads of Michigan among your corporate and individual charitable contributions. Dads of Michigan is a volunteer, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for tax deductible contributions. Major credit cards are also now accepted.

The owner of this site is NOT an attorney. This information reflects the experience of Dads and Moms and is not a substitute for legal advice from your own attorney. The information presented through this site is provided for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for legal advice from your own attorney, nor as a substitute for one's own responsible evaluation, analysis or choices. The visitor is responsible to check out all information, answers, products, links to other sites, and services on their own for accuracy and usefulness.