Michigan is one of several states
where the law requires that a person who is HIV-positive disclose their
HIV status to their partner before engaging in behavior that creates the risk of
HIV transmission. This law, called the felony nondisclosure law, puts the duty
to disclose on the person who knows they are positive.
The question then becomes,
"So how do I prove that I told, if there is a problem later?" Good
question, but there is a way. It's just a little awkward, like just about
everything else about dating and getting to know someone. But spending time in
jail because it comes down to "I said-you said" and the court doesn't
know who to believe is even less pleasant. We promise.
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Disclosed Release Nothing warms up a cold winter night like asking
your date to sign a waiver indicating that you really did tell them that
you are HIV-positive. This simple form, awkward as it may seem, is a
reminder to have the conversation with your date, and then to get proof
that you did. (this is an Adobe-readable PDF file)
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Disclosed "Keepsake Card" This card is the size of a
business card, with text on two sides that helps you disclose your status,
get proof that you did it, and get his or her phone number. Get
business card paper from your office supply store, then print out one page
of these cards on a sheet, flip it over and print again. (this is an
Adobe-readable PDF file)
The law office of Kendra
S. Kleber & associates pllc
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