All 4 Kayla
Target:
Judge John Foster- Macomb County Circuit Court, Mount Clemens, MI
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On June 30, 2008, in an opinion rendered by Referee Gregory Toler of the Macomb County Circuit Court, it was recommended that my ex, Michelle Daigle, formerly Michelle Myers, retain custody of our daughter Kayla. Michelle has not worked since she was a teenager (she's now 33 and has three kids) and she only married the other two kids' father two weeks before he died of a brain tumor so that she could collect Social Security and continue NOT working. Prior to that, the two bilked the State of Michigan out of every dime they could through Food Stamps, General Assistance, Medicaid, you name it. Michelle has attended Baker College free of charge on grant after grant with no intention of EVER getting a job. She has claimed to the Court (FOR 6 YEARS NOW) that she's going to be a teacher yet she repeatedly sends Kayla to school with her homework unfinished. Kayla's grades along with her teachers' comments reflect this. I ask you: Is this the kind of person you would want teaching your child?
Kayla's at a critical time in her life. She is about to start high school this fall. From here forward, every grade she receives will affect her chances of being accepted into college. Although I encourage Kayla to make her own choices, if she remains in the custody of her mother, this choice will not even be an option for her.
Kayla, for her own part, has even indicated to the Court that she wants to live with me.
Please help me send a message to the judge in my case as well as the Michigan legislature that it's time to review custody laws in Michigan and make some changes so that the "best interests of the child(ren)" are really determined and that this gender bias be done away with.
Thank you for your time and support.
Kayla's at a critical time in her life. She is about to start high school this fall. From here forward, every grade she receives will affect her chances of being accepted into college. Although I encourage Kayla to make her own choices, if she remains in the custody of her mother, this choice will not even be an option for her.
Kayla, for her own part, has even indicated to the Court that she wants to live with me.
Please help me send a message to the judge in my case as well as the Michigan legislature that it's time to review custody laws in Michigan and make some changes so that the "best interests of the child(ren)" are really determined and that this gender bias be done away with.
Thank you for your time and support.
On June 30, 2008, in an opinion rendered by Referee Gregory Toler of the Macomb County Circuit Court, it was recommended that my ex, Michelle Daigle, formerly Michelle Myers, retain custody of our daughter Kayla. Michelle has not worked since she was a teenager (she's now 33 and has three kids) and she only married the other two kids' father two weeks before he died of a brain tumor so that she could collect Social Security and continue NOT working. Prior to that, the two bilked the State of Michigan out of every dime they could through Food Stamps, General Assistance, Medicaid, you name it. Michelle has attended Baker College free of charge on grant after grant with no intention of EVER getting a job. She has claimed to the Court (FOR 6 YEARS NOW) that she's going to be a teacher yet she repeatedly sends Kayla to school with her homework unfinished. Kayla's grades along with her teachers' comments reflect this. I ask you: Is this the kind of person you would want teaching your child?
Kayla's at a critical time in her life. She is about to start high school this fall. From here forward, every grade she receives will affect her chances of being accepted into college. Although I encourage Kayla to make her own choices, if she remains in the custody of her mother, this choice will not even be an option for her.
Kayla, for her own part, has even indicated to the Court that she wants to live with me.
Please help me send a message to the judge in my case as well as the Michigan legislature that it's time to review custody laws in Michigan and make some changes so that the "best interests of the child(ren)" are really determined and that this gender bias be done away with.
Thank you for your time and support.
Kayla's at a critical time in her life. She is about to start high school this fall. From here forward, every grade she receives will affect her chances of being accepted into college. Although I encourage Kayla to make her own choices, if she remains in the custody of her mother, this choice will not even be an option for her.
Kayla, for her own part, has even indicated to the Court that she wants to live with me.
Please help me send a message to the judge in my case as well as the Michigan legislature that it's time to review custody laws in Michigan and make some changes so that the "best interests of the child(ren)" are really determined and that this gender bias be done away with.
Thank you for your time and support.
We the undersigned do submit to you our support for a change of custody in the case of Kayla O'Riley to her father. He, through his unrelentless efforts, has overwhelmingly shown his compassion and love for his daughter. Futhermore, we believe that Kayla deserves the best chance at becoming a productive, contributing member of society and that the best chance for this will come by changing custdy to her father without further delay.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for allowing our voices to be heard.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for allowing our voices to be heard.
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# 59:
10:42 am PDT, Sep 19,
Name not displayed, Greece
# 58:
5:45 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Shannon Lutman, Missouri
# 57:
11:18 am PDT, Aug 4,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 56:
11:45 am PDT, Jul 17,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 55:
1:51 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 54:
8:36 am PDT, Jul 10,
Sam T., North Carolina
# 53:
8:30 am PDT, Jul 8,
Karl Kroening, Michigan
Once I read some of the other "signature's" I realized I had to re-sign and add my own unique perspective. Kayla's father and I have been very good, if not best friends for approximately 20 years. I can remember him talking about how he looked forward to being a father and doing all the wonderful things with his children that make a parent-child relationship so special. This was all before he knew - or even met Kayla's mother. I've spoken with him about all the gut-wrenching stories regarding how his complaints and inquiries into Kayla's best interests seem to fall on deaf ears. If child custody laws were truly aimed at the "best interest of the child" none of us would be reading this petition right now. I know for a fact Kayla's father will provide a much more stable, loving, caring home environment than her mother is capable of, I've seen it with my own eyes. Judge Foster, please do the right thing and give Kayla the best chance possible to have the type of life every child deserves, before it's too late.
Once I read some of the other "signature's" I realized I had to re-sign and add my own unique perspective. Kayla's father and I have been very good, if not best friends for approximately 20 years. I can remember him talking about how he looked forward to being a father and doing all the wonderful things with his children that make a parent-child relationship so special. This was all before he knew - or even met Kayla's mother. I've spoken with him about all the gut-wrenching stories regarding how his complaints and inquiries into Kayla's best interests seem to fall on deaf ears. If child custody laws were truly aimed at the "best interest of the child" none of us would be reading this petition right now. I know for a fact Kayla's father will provide a much more stable, loving, caring home environment than her mother is capable of, I've seen it with my own eyes. Judge Foster, please do the right thing and give Kayla the best chance possible to have the type of life every child deserves, before it's too late.
# 52:
10:37 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Robert Redmon, Ohio
# 51:
7:06 pm PDT, Jul 7,
James Pletz, Michigan
It is past the time for custody laws to be reviewed. Something needs to be done NOW! Any adult male that has to pay support knows this. This is not an isolated case. Most of the mothers are simply using the system because they know they can.
It is past the time for custody laws to be reviewed. Something needs to be done NOW! Any adult male that has to pay support knows this. This is not an isolated case. Most of the mothers are simply using the system because they know they can.
# 50:
6:25 am PDT, Jul 7,
Name not displayed, Alabama
# 49:
5:47 am PDT, Jul 7,
Karl Kroening, Michigan
# 48:
11:03 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 47:
5:29 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Mae Tibbetts, Michigan
Children need to have a voice in what they wish, especially if they are emotionally old enough to make that decision. There are situations where the father is a better canadiate because of finanical, mental health issues or other things that would put a child in negetative home setting that could prove determental.
Children need to have a voice in what they wish, especially if they are emotionally old enough to make that decision. There are situations where the father is a better canadiate because of finanical, mental health issues or other things that would put a child in negetative home setting that could prove determental.
# 46:
12:54 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Connie Pyferoen, Utah
As the sister of this dad, I am of course byas. However, I also have an inside view. My brother has been fighting this fight for years to no avail. He LOVES this little girl so much and wants to be a bigger part of her life. Everything in his life revolves around his weekends with Kayla. This many, MANY times includes being the bad guy who makes her do her missed homework assignments before they can go out and enjoy what little time they have to spend together. He keeps in very close contact with Kaylas school and teachers so that he can stay on top of her schooling. He is interested in every aspect of her life and only wants to show her a better life than what he himself has had.(What parent doesn't) I am a single mother as well and I know from my own personal experiences that it is not always best to place a child with only one parent. My kids have been raised by BOTH parents, separately and I know it has been exceptionaly helpful over the years. Both parents brought them into this world and both should have equal responsability bringing them up right. I will not say anything negative about Kayla's mom because I have never felt that this was helpful, but I will say that Kayla deserves equal time with her dad. He is a very caring father that ONLY has her best interests at heart. What could be so wrong with that? Please Judge Foster, hear him out and give him a chance. He wants to be a good father to his daughter, thats all. How often do you have court cases regarding dead beat dads that don't care at all. Please don't punish the ones that TRUELY do!!!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
As the sister of this dad, I am of course byas. However, I also have an inside view. My brother has been fighting this fight for years to no avail. He LOVES this little girl so much and wants to be a bigger part of her life. Everything in his life revolves around his weekends with Kayla. This many, MANY times includes being the bad guy who makes her do her missed homework assignments before they can go out and enjoy what little time they have to spend together. He keeps in very close contact with Kaylas school and teachers so that he can stay on top of her schooling. He is interested in every aspect of her life and only wants to show her a better life than what he himself has had.(What parent doesn't) I am a single mother as well and I know from my own personal experiences that it is not always best to place a child with only one parent. My kids have been raised by BOTH parents, separately and I know it has been exceptionaly helpful over the years. Both parents brought them into this world and both should have equal responsability bringing them up right. I will not say anything negative about Kayla's mom because I have never felt that this was helpful, but I will say that Kayla deserves equal time with her dad. He is a very caring father that ONLY has her best interests at heart. What could be so wrong with that? Please Judge Foster, hear him out and give him a chance. He wants to be a good father to his daughter, thats all. How often do you have court cases regarding dead beat dads that don't care at all. Please don't punish the ones that TRUELY do!!!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
# 45:
12:04 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Name not displayed, Germany
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5:34 am PDT, Jul 6,
Candace Penner, California
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# 43:
3:11 am PDT, Jul 6,
Claudia Navarro, Belgium
# 42:
2:31 am PDT, Jul 6,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 41:
12:39 am PDT, Jul 6,
Suey Sivula, New Zealand
# 40:
12:30 am PDT, Jul 6,
Nastja Dvorsek, Slovenia
# 39:
12:28 am PDT, Jul 6,
Lisa Smith, Tennessee
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# 38:
12:16 am PDT, Jul 6,
Toni Sokoloski, Massachusetts
# 37:
11:42 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Amanda (Ellis) Roberson, Georgia
I think the child should be where she is better taking care of. I think she should be with the father who seem more physical and mentally able to take care of her. I was living with my mom for a few of my teenage years then moved in with my dad he was more strict on my that my mom so my grade and my attitude approved. Girls need there dads to help push them through school! Our dads are our heros. They make us want more in life!
I think the child should be where she is better taking care of. I think she should be with the father who seem more physical and mentally able to take care of her. I was living with my mom for a few of my teenage years then moved in with my dad he was more strict on my that my mom so my grade and my attitude approved. Girls need there dads to help push them through school! Our dads are our heros. They make us want more in life!
# 36:
11:09 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Kim Stueck, Illinois
# 35:
8:47 pm PDT, Jul 5,
C C Activist, North Carolina
# 34:
6:58 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Crystal Tripi, Florida
Its sad that a father has to beg for the right to save his daughter chances for a good life. Their are little places one can work with out the proper education. Which seems she is not receiving at the moment. Please put the child's needs first. The parents need to work out their problems on their own.
Its sad that a father has to beg for the right to save his daughter chances for a good life. Their are little places one can work with out the proper education. Which seems she is not receiving at the moment. Please put the child's needs first. The parents need to work out their problems on their own.
# 33:
6:55 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Tracy Hansen, California
Get with the times! Gender does not determine a good parent. Think about what is best for the child and nothing else. Any father that takes the time to do a petition like this loves his child. Get with the times MI!
Get with the times! Gender does not determine a good parent. Think about what is best for the child and nothing else. Any father that takes the time to do a petition like this loves his child. Get with the times MI!
# 32:
6:55 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Hazel Matich, Illinois
# 31:
6:52 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Name not displayed, California
It was my understanding that children over 12 or 13 were allowed to choose as long as the chosen parent was a safe and healthy choice (not a pedophile, practicing drug addict, etc.). The kids need the right to choose and helpt to make healthy choices. Not every woman is equipped to be a decent mother (or man a father).
It was my understanding that children over 12 or 13 were allowed to choose as long as the chosen parent was a safe and healthy choice (not a pedophile, practicing drug addict, etc.). The kids need the right to choose and helpt to make healthy choices. Not every woman is equipped to be a decent mother (or man a father).
# 30:
6:52 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Charles Mclachlan, United Kingdom
# 29:
6:48 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Michael Barth, California
# 28:
6:14 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
The decision needs to be made in the best interest of the CHILD! No other reason. This child needs to be where it would be the best for HER welfare! No matter if it is the mother....or FATHER! Judge....please do the right thing FOR the CHILD!
The decision needs to be made in the best interest of the CHILD! No other reason. This child needs to be where it would be the best for HER welfare! No matter if it is the mother....or FATHER! Judge....please do the right thing FOR the CHILD!
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5:54 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Signe Robertson, Sweden
Of course it is all about the child. Gender bias? Gender has nothing to do with it. |
# 26:
5:27 pm PDT, Jul 5,
JOCELYNE ANNIE, Canada
ALWAYS MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR THE CHILD & NOT THE PARENTS & IF YOU WANT A HEALTHY CHILD, THE PARENTS MUST GET ALONG TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECICIONS, THE CHILD IS ALLOWED TO ASK THE JUDGE,WITH WHOM SHE PREFERS TO LIVE WITH,IT IS ALSO ALLOWED TO DIVORCE FROM YOUR PARENTS IF YOU WISH TO,IF FAMILY SURROUNDINGS ARE UNHEALTHY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS CHILD & I PRAY SHE WILL MAKE HER DREAMS COME TRUE,!!PARENTS PLEASE GROW UP!! & DONT ADD ANYMORE CHILDREN IN YOUR LIVES !!
ALWAYS MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR THE CHILD & NOT THE PARENTS & IF YOU WANT A HEALTHY CHILD, THE PARENTS MUST GET ALONG TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECICIONS, THE CHILD IS ALLOWED TO ASK THE JUDGE,WITH WHOM SHE PREFERS TO LIVE WITH,IT IS ALSO ALLOWED TO DIVORCE FROM YOUR PARENTS IF YOU WISH TO,IF FAMILY SURROUNDINGS ARE UNHEALTHY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS CHILD & I PRAY SHE WILL MAKE HER DREAMS COME TRUE,!!PARENTS PLEASE GROW UP!! & DONT ADD ANYMORE CHILDREN IN YOUR LIVES !!
# 25:
4:46 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Michelle Mesite, Connecticut
# 24:
4:13 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Dawn Christerson, Ohio
Please make the right decision for this child! Too many children are abused because of our system not listening to the children and relizing that some parents are just not meant to have kids!
Please make the right decision for this child! Too many children are abused because of our system not listening to the children and relizing that some parents are just not meant to have kids!
# 23:
3:54 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Bill McGlone, Connecticut
# 22:
3:39 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Carla Meyer, Illinois
It sounds like the kid, Kayla has a brain and if that Judge would get off his butt and see that this kid knows her stuff. Being with her father is the smart move. Your Honor, Listen to the kid and don't listen to the mother. You claim to be in the best interests of the child. Well this Child knows where her best interest is. So listen to Kayla. It is now your move and you better hurry.
It sounds like the kid, Kayla has a brain and if that Judge would get off his butt and see that this kid knows her stuff. Being with her father is the smart move. Your Honor, Listen to the kid and don't listen to the mother. You claim to be in the best interests of the child. Well this Child knows where her best interest is. So listen to Kayla. It is now your move and you better hurry.
# 21:
2:14 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Carola Mitchell, North Carolina
I hope that you win your case and that Kayla will grow up to be a responsible person.
I hope that you win your case and that Kayla will grow up to be a responsible person.
# 20:
1:17 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Jessica Siney, Ohio
# 19:
1:15 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Nathan Spence, Michigan
# 18:
12:43 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Tayler Aplansky, Massachusetts
GOOD LUCK!! I'm praying for you!!
GOOD LUCK!! I'm praying for you!!
# 17:
12:14 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Dan Foster, Michigan
I would like to start of by saying that the right to choose must not apply in this situation, because as a child when I was going through a situation where my parents were going through a nasty divorce when I was about 11 years old, just starting Junior high, I had the right to decide where and who I wanted to live with, I choose my mom, for differnt reasons but my point is I had a choice, just like kayla has and is old enough and mature enough to decide on her own, somebody needs to really look themselves in the mirror and decide why they would make a decision when a young adult should be able to decide there own path to a life of happiness and fullfillment on there own.
I would like to start of by saying that the right to choose must not apply in this situation, because as a child when I was going through a situation where my parents were going through a nasty divorce when I was about 11 years old, just starting Junior high, I had the right to decide where and who I wanted to live with, I choose my mom, for differnt reasons but my point is I had a choice, just like kayla has and is old enough and mature enough to decide on her own, somebody needs to really look themselves in the mirror and decide why they would make a decision when a young adult should be able to decide there own path to a life of happiness and fullfillment on there own.
# 16:
12:13 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Dan Foster, Michigan
I would like to start of by saying that the right to choose must not apply in this situation, because as a child when I was going through a situation where my parents were going through a nasty divorce when I was about 11 years old, just starting Junior high, I had the right to decide where and who I wanted to live with, I choose my mom, for differnt reasons but my point is I had a choice, just like kayla has and is old enough and mature enough to decide on her own, somebody needs to really look themselves in the mirror and decide why they would make a decision when a young adult should be able to decide there own path to a life of happiness and fullfillment on there own.
I would like to start of by saying that the right to choose must not apply in this situation, because as a child when I was going through a situation where my parents were going through a nasty divorce when I was about 11 years old, just starting Junior high, I had the right to decide where and who I wanted to live with, I choose my mom, for differnt reasons but my point is I had a choice, just like kayla has and is old enough and mature enough to decide on her own, somebody needs to really look themselves in the mirror and decide why they would make a decision when a young adult should be able to decide there own path to a life of happiness and fullfillment on there own.
# 15:
12:00 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Seneca Landrie, Washington
"It takes an entire tribe to raise one child." If this child (Kayla) has been in her mother's care for an extended period of time resulting in inadequate grades and/or behavioral issues, then why not give the father a chance?
"It takes an entire tribe to raise one child." If this child (Kayla) has been in her mother's care for an extended period of time resulting in inadequate grades and/or behavioral issues, then why not give the father a chance?
# 14:
10:40 am PDT, Jul 5,
Name not displayed, United States Minor Outlying Islands
# 13:
10:35 am PDT, Jul 5,
Crissy Connolly, Maine
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10:02 am PDT, Jul 5,
Tarequl Islam Munna, Bangladesh
Michelle has attended Baker College free of charge on grant after grant with no intention of EVER getting a job. She has claimed to the Court (FOR 6 YEARS NOW) that she's going to be a teacher yet she repeatedly sends Kayla to school with her homework unfinished. Kayla's grades along with her teachers. Is this the kind of person you would want teaching your child? |
# 11:
9:28 am PDT, Jul 5,
Name not displayed, New York
# 10:
9:20 am PDT, Jul 5,
Burczyk Angie, Belgium
Good luck!
Good luck!
# 8:
8:15 am PDT, Jul 5,
Sandra Carr, Alabama
The child's best interests are at stake here. Make an informed decision based on facts for the sake of the child.
The child's best interests are at stake here. Make an informed decision based on facts for the sake of the child.
# 7:
7:16 am PDT, Jul 5,
Rosemary Lomacz, Michigan
# 6:
6:44 am PDT, Jul 5,
Fancy Macdonald, Pennsylvania
something is fishy here. and i don't real fish that people eat.
something is fishy here. and i don't real fish that people eat.
# 5:
6:15 am PDT, Jul 5,
Ken Lucas, Gibraltar
# 4:
6:05 am PDT, Jul 5,
Dante Barsotti, Michigan
# 3:
5:55 am PDT, Jul 5,
Vidya Sims, California
# 2:
5:12 am PDT, Jul 5,
Panagiotis Rigopoulos, Greece
# 1:
3:39 am PDT, Jul 5,
Bill Craig, Germany
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