(02/25/13) - A Mid-Michigan father continues fighting for his parental rights.
It's a journey Daniel Quinn has been on for years and one that has even changed law.
That fight got a big boost Monday afternoon with the judge acknowledging Quinn is the little girl's biological father and granting him immediate phone and computer contact.
Father and daughter, she will be seven soon, have not spoken since August of 2008.
"This is excellent news," said Quinn, wiping away tears. "This is what we've been fighting for so long. I get to talk to my little girl and see her. I can't wait."
Quinn now lives in Livingston County, but was a Genesee County resident when his custody battle began years ago.
His daughter Maeleigh was born to Quinn and his girlfriend and they raised her together for two and a half years, according to Quinn.
But she returned to her husband whom she had been separated from and moved out of state with the child, Quinn said.
According to Quinn, her husband was given rights to the child under an old law which gives legal rights to the mother's husband regardless whether he's the biological father.
Last summer, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a set of bills reversing the law.
"It's the best place we've been so far in a battle that's taken about four years," said Quinn's attorney Gregory Rohl. "A journey from the basic court system to the court of appeals to supreme court to the legislator and then back here again."
The next step is consideration of custody and child support.
Quinn and his attorney say they will fight for custody.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:58:23 GMT
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:57:16 GMT
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:44:54 GMT
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:21:36 GMT
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:40 GMT
(06/18/13) -- We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in mid-Michigan. When a veteran of three wars returns to his Owosso home, he might not
We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in Mid-Michigan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:32:44 GMT
(06/18/13) - A fishing trip on the Saginaw Bay has turned deadly, Tuesday. The body of a 14-year-old was recovered early Tuesday morning along Kilarney Beach Road, in Bangor Township. The two men who
A fun day fishing on the Saginaw Bay, turned deadly, Monday.
