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Real help for people involved in child custody -- initial determination of custody or change of custody -- or divorce. This listing of individuals, groups, companies, services, organizations and professionals can make a difference today. Just starting or starting over -- this is the place to begin.

Duvall Investigations      800-681-0687

980 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161                       theduvallgroup@aol.com

We are a full service Investigations Firm, Serving the entire State of Michigan. Our highly trained and skilled Investigators specialize in: Custody Investigations, Spouse Investigations, missing persons, People locates, Background Checks, Insurance and Attorney Services. Call us today for your free consultation.

Neil and Gail Gallagher are winners in the fight to gain custody of your grandchildren. They truly are the voice of the children. Because of their 4 year quest to protect their grandchildren, they know the legal obstacles and challenges you may encounter along the way. They have been through the process and pain and their story and struggles will inspire you to press ahead and never quit in your quest for answers. In Gail's new book Grandparents Winning Custody Of Grandchildren, you will find the information you need in your quest to rescue your grandchildren.

2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
(616) 983-0177  or  (800) 442-2803

Through funding from Strong Families Safe Children and Brookdale Foundation there are two support groups: Locations: Lawrence and Cassopolis

ParentingTime.net is a unique online service that can help you win custody, change custody, or reduce child support. ParentingTime is used every day by thousands of parents and families worldwide. ParentingTime is an online custody calendar that allows you to easily schedule and track parenting time as well as monitor compliance with your custody arrangement. Find out more here, or try the Demo to experience ParentingTime for yourself.

I want to tell you about a program called S.T.E.P. Systametic Training for Effective Parenting. We here in Macomb County Michigan are lucky to have this program offered throughout the County. It is in part funded by the Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse and through federal, state and local funding. When my wife and I took the class about 5 years ago I had heard good things about it and I was interested in learning what I can to better help my children. I didn't realize it at first but I was feeling very angry at the leader and thinking "What could she possibly tell me on how to raise my children? I am a good person I will do a good job in raising my own children!" but as class went on I found out that this is not what it was about. It is about choices and looking at things in a different way then what most of us are used to. If you live in Macomb County Michigan call.     (810) 412-0088       

The CRC is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that works to assure children meaningful and continuing contact with both their parents and extended family regardless of the parents' marital status.  (517) 427-5774

How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up     

How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up is a book for young children about coping with regular visitation to separate parents, especially long-distance visitation. Written in very simple language arising from the point of view of a young boy who had a hard time adjusting to the stress of traveling back and forth to visit his mother. How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up offers more than just a mere advisory text - it has point-by-point observations, travel safety tips, and numerous fun activities to pass the travel time. Click here to see the Table of Contents. How To Go To Visitation Without Throwing Up is highly recommended reading, and a great resource for any parent having to take a child on a long-distance trip to visit friends and relations.  Available at Amazon.com.

1924 Beverly, Sylvan Lake MI 48320 (313) 682-8384
536 W Huron Street, Pontiac MI 48504-1607 (313) 682-8384

This book can reassure parents doing the right things, and has opened the hearts of an angry, self-centered parents, allowing them to put the needs of the children before their own desires. Parents often think they know what is going on in the hearts of their children, and are stunned to discover how much children see, hear and know. Get this book to see how children express their concerns. Give this book to someone who needs to know how the children feel. You will see your children in these letters. The letters are funny, sad, happy, hopeful and amazing. This book is has 190 letters. PayPal   Google

The site for Single Momz by Single Momz. We know what it's like. Whether you came to single Motherhood by choice or not, you're here and we're glad you've joined us. Our goal is to provide an informative and supportive network where we Single Mothers can share our experiences & knowledge, friendship & caring in support of each other and Single Mothers everywhere. You'll find a variety of topics, ranging from potty training to presidential candidates, child support to career strategies, teenagers to time savers. If you don't find what you need, just ask, we're all Single Momz here, and we're here to help!

F.R.E.E.[tm] works to gain equality for fathers using a three-pronged approach. The three prongs are support, education, and legislation. F.R.E.E.[tm] volunteers man the phones, and return calls to dads, letting them know that they are not alone. F.R.E.E.[tm] provides associates with up-to-date information via its website and electronic mail updates. F.R.E.E.[tm] makes available, in one central location, additional resources, including books and videotapes. F.R.E.E.[tm] provides referrals to, and consultations by, father-friendly attorneys. 
(500) FOR-DADS

Supporting Children's Rights in MI Courts   (810) 953-3968

12330 Townline Road, Michigan
Brenda8054@aol.com

The do's and Don'ts of child custody from a parent's point of view.

2010 Edition. Chapters include forms that will help you 'Get a Handle on Your Situation', deal with 'The Professionals', institute and maintain control, 'Case management', and give you 'Examples of Legal Forms'. Fathers Rights and Mothers Rights groups encourage dads and moms to use the 'Incident Report Forms' and an observer to defuse potentially explosive confrontations. The 'Condition of the Child Form' is excellent for creating a paper trail to prove real charges or disprove false abuse charges. Other forms include Contact Problem and Incident List, Evidence to Disprove Statements, Equipment & Service Options, Witness Practice - Review, Evaluating the professionals, Authorization for Child’s Medical Care, Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority, Trip Permission. Essential to the effective management of the most important event in your life. The control you gain and maintain can help with child custody or divorce. This book is 8 1/2" X 11" and contains more than 320 examples and forms. There is the full Table of Contents for the book at our website.   

2467 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI, 48439
The award-winning site of everything to do with child custody in Michigan.  (810) 695-6950

Macomb County Department of Senior Citizen Services
21885 Dunham Rd, Suite 6, Clinton Township, MI 48036
The phone number is incorrectly listed. Carolyn Bree is the contact person.   (810) 469-6315

Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter
Baptist Marriage Encounter
Episcopal Marriage Encounter
Jewish Marriage Enhancement
International Lutheran Marriage Encounter
Methodist Marriage Encounter
Roman Catholic Marriage Encounter
Seventh-Day Adventist Marriage Encounter
United Church of Christ Marriage Encounter
Interfaith Marriage Encounter Circle

Marriage Encounter, is a weekend away from home, family and responsibilities where in a comfortable, secluded environment a couple is guided in the discovery of new techniques of communicating and sharing with one another. It is not a retreat, but it is a program designed to give couples the opportunity to examine their lives together, their weaknesses and strong points, their attitudes toward each other and toward their families. Couples are given the opportunity to look at themselves, privately with their partner in an honest, face-to-face, heart-to-heart encounter.

Engaged Encounter, is a weekend experience designed to help couples prepare personally and as a couple for marriage. The focus is on the marriage, not on the wedding. "A wedding is a day ... a marriage is a lifetime." Couples are shown communication and decision-making techniques they can use throughout their lifetime together. Engaged Encounter is specifically designed for quiet reflection and discussion by each couple. It is a positive, simple, common-sense experience between two people who are either seriously considering engagement, engaged or recently married. At no time will the couple be asked to share their private experiences with the group.

921 North Washington, Lansing, MI 48906   
(800) 331-4264 or (517) 485-4049

5555 Conner, Detroit MI 48213   (313) 292-4959

Department of State Police / Private Security & Investigative Section
7150 Harris Dr., Lansing, MI 48913    (517) 322-1964

19307 Beaconsfield Street, Harper Woods MI 48225-2162 (313) 526-5467
6330 Archdale Street, Detroit MI 48228-3802 (313) 582-0274

P.O. Box 30037, Lansing, MI 48909
235 South Grand Ave. Suite 1406, Lansing, MI 48933

Child support is based on the guidelines as a pro rate share for both parent's combined weekly net income in a complicated 4 step process using a chart.   (517) 373-7570

101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

The Friend of the Court is a statutorily created agency of the Circuit Court, which assists the Court with its domestic relations docket. The Friend of the Court assists the Court by helping resolve domestic relations disputes, and enforcing the Court's orders for custody, parenting time, and support.  
(313) 994-2466

The Public Hearing Room includes testimony and speeches before public bodies. This material provides excellent examples of how NCFM is representing you. ...And, it demonstrates how you can get involved in the political process in a meaningful way by joining in with NCFM. Publications listed and summarized here are available through the U.S. mail. Topics include effects of language on male behavior, discrimination against men in criminal court and more. (313) 522-2701   

The National Organization for Women is dedicated to making legal, political, social and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression.

Information includes: Judge Profiles, Family Division Profile, Opinion Bank, Probate (Estates), Juvenile, Mental Health Services, Guardianships for Incapacitated Persons, Checklist for Appointment of a Conservator, Domestic Relations, Related Resources Concerning Domestic Violence: (Safe House), Family Violence Prevention Fund, civil, criminal division, district court division, family division, jury duty, general information, self-help, court docket and other related resources.

241 Pokagon St., Miles, MI 49120 (616)683-9038

8130 Riviera Cr.N., Sterling Heights, MI 48313

71 E Ferry St - Knapp Bldg., Detroit, MI 48202    577-3519

This site is part of the Telecom/Police STOP BULLYING Campaign. Spot and Bo are here to show you around the site. You can hang out with Bo and his friends and play the No Bully game, and he's got lots of other useful stuff for kids. Spot can help you to find out about support services in your community and ways that adults can help kids to deal with bullying.

This site originates in New Zealand but addresses a world wide problem. Telecom is the major sponsor of Police programs which help young New Zealanders to avoid becoming offenders or victims of crime. The programs encourage children and young people to act safely and confidently to protect themselves and their property, and avoid drug abuse. Telecom supports the Police because we recognize it is the responsibility of all New Zealanders to allow our children and young people to grow up in a safe and healthy environment.

The latest IRS publications and forms with instructions for download in the various formats.

The Police Officer's Internet Directory

The American Psychoanalytic Association is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. The Association is comprised of Affiliate Societies and Training Institutes in many cities and has about 3,000 individual members. We are a Regional Association of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002   (202) 336-5500

4601 North Park Ave, Arcade Suite 101, Chevy Chase, M.D. 20815

"The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism or other addictions."   (301) 656-3920

Site includes; Search, What's New, Newsroom, Funding, Kids Area, Español, Databases, Mental Health at HHS, Calendar, Publications, Catalog, Mental Health Information, Professionals, Links and About CMHS

8181 Professional Place, Suite 201, Landover, MD 20785

CHADD Works To Improve the Lives of People With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through Education, Advocacy, and Support. We the People, Building Partnerships Through Education, Advocacy, Support and Research.   (800) 233-4050 (301) 306-7070

We work to improve the quality of news and entertainment media both for children and about children's issues.

A safe, permanent home isn't something a child should only dream about. Almost half a million children in the United States live in foster care, meant to be a temporary haven. They have been removed from their homes, not because they did anything wrong, but because they've been abused or neglected.
One judge had an idea to help these children find a way into safe, permanent homes more quickly. His idea was CASA...

Knowledge must be shared. Our goal is to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world. Introduction Our purpose; helpful tips; how to contact us. Disorders The 52 most common mental disorders including: description, diagnosis, treatment, and research findings. Medications The 67 most common psychiatric drugs including: indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse effects, overdose, dosage, and research findings.

You Can Help Find a Cure Right now, there is not enough money to support the many important scientific projects that are paving the way for the cures for psychiatric illness. You can help. Government employees... Designate your United Way and/or CFC #1196 on your campaign's pledge card. Corporate campaigns and matching gift programs can increase the size of your gifts to NARSAD. Thank you for your support.

Site/Web Search Databases, Research Briefs, Latest Research, Conference Calendar, Workplace Issues, Resources & Referrals, Related Links, What's New, Alcohol & Drug Facts, On-Line Catalog, Funding/Grants, Online Forums, Kids Area

The National Depressive & Manic- Depressive Association would like to welcome you to our home page. It is full of helpful information from education to advocacy to support and much more.       (800) 826-3632     

1834 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009

Until every child goes to school "Ready to Learn, Ready to Succeed," America's promise will never be realized. What does it mean for every child to be "Ready to Learn, Ready to Succeed?" In addition to caring and supportive parents, it takes quality and affordable: health coverage, child care, out-of-school activities, education, and violence-free communities. How can you take action to support our children? Join Stand For Children and become part of a growing nationwide grassroots voice for children. Email your Members of Congress to Stand For Children on specific issues. Share your thoughts, and read what others have to say, on issues affecting children. Sign the Stand For Children pledge.  (800) 663-4032 (202) 234-0095

You'll find a wealth of information on our Web site including Michigan Bar Examination - February 1998 "Passers" List Final Report: State Bar of Michigan Task Force on Racial/Ethnic and Gender Issues in the Courts and the Legal Profession 1998 Upper Michigan.   (for attorney referrals) (517) 327-9030

One way to find a lawyer to provide free legal representation in civil cases is by contacting a pro bono program -- also known as volunteer lawyer programs. Pro bono programs are operated by state, county or local bar associations; by legal services programs; by other agencies in the community or independently. They use local attorneys who have agreed to provide free legal representation to eligible persons referred by the pro bono program. There are tens of thousands of attorneys throughout the country who volunteer their services through these programs.

Senior Justice Pro Bono Project (313) 363-8187

In West Bloomfield older persons in Michigan.

Serving Bay county. Office is open by appointment only. 517-893-0231

In St. Joseph serving Berrien county.  (616) 983-6363

In Battle Creek Calhoun county (pro bono) and Branch county (contract/pro bono). Hillsdale (subgrant/pro bono).  (616) 965-3951

In Cassopolis serving Cass county.   (616) 467-6217

In Flint serving the counties of Genesee and Lapeer. This branch also serves as the administrative office for the ten county program which includes the counties of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw.  (313) 234-2621

In Traverse City serving the counties of Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau.  (616) 922-4802

In Lansing serving the counties of Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee.  (517) 485-5411

Pro Bono Project serving Jackson county.   (517) 787-6111

Serving Kalamazoo county.  (616) 383-8922

In Grand Rapids serving the counties of Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.  (616) 774-0672

In Clinton Township serving Macomb county.   (810) 469-5185

In Midland serving the counties of Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot and Midland.  (517) 832-7987

In Pontiac serving the counties of Livingston and Oakland.   (313) 456-8888