“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” -Thomas Jefferson

Welcome to A Child’s Right! This 100% volunteer organization is dedicated to our Co-Founder’s two amazing children. On this website you will find plenty of useful information and it will be updated frequently! You will find information on the benefits of Shared Parenting, Children and Parental Rights Events, Title IV-D, Support: System Down - The Movie, useful links, recommended Blogs, A Child’s Right videos, volunteer opportunities, and our newly revised A Child’s Right store

A Child’s Right advocates what current research, common sense, and public opinion demands; EQUAL parenting by BOTH fit parents. It is a Child’s Right to have EQUAL and substantial time with BOTH fit parents after a divorce. It is also a fit parent’s right to have EQUAL time with his/her children after a divorce without government interference. Our name, is based on our organizations co-founder’s experience to play an active role in his children’s lives. We welcome fathers, mothers, grandparents, and non-custodial parents of all genders to become a part of our organization. In fact, roughly 35% of our organization are mothers, step-mothers, and grandmothers. We will always operate with the best interests of children in mind.

We can not complete our desperately needed work without your input and active participation! Help us make a difference in Michigan children’s lives. To help please contact: volunteer [at] achildsright [dot] net. For mom and grandparent activities please contact Angela Pedersen, R.N. at: angelapedersen [at] achildsright [dot] net

One smart judge! One size does fit all: EQUALITY

"Although the dispute is symbolized by a 'versus' which signifies two adverse parties at opposite poles of a line, there is in fact a third party whose interests and rights make of the line a triangle. That person, the child who is not an official party to the lawsuit but whose well-being is in the eye of the controversy, has a right to shared parenting when both are equally suited to provide it. Inherent in the express public policy is a recognition of the child's right to equal access and opportunity with both parents, the right to be guided and nurtured by both parents, the right to have major decisions made by the application of both parents' wisdom, judgement and experience. The child does not forfeit these rights when the parents divorce." Judge Dorothy T. Beasley, Georgia Court of Appeals, In the Interest of A.R.B., a Child, July 2, 1993

Recognition well deserved!

Special thanks to Minister Ronald Smith for all of his incredible work surrounding Michigan House Bill 5267 and in completing the campaign to get BOND founder and President Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson actively involved with our struggles for children and EQUAL parental rights in Michigan. Those who attended the Michigan House Bill 5267 hearings should know Minister Smith very well. Minister Smith’s and his son’s testimony commanded the attention of all present.

For more information on Minister Ronald Smith’s organization out of Grand Rapids, MI

For more information on Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson’s national organization