A Father Who Stepped Up for Samantha

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This fund covers legal fees and family expenses needed for Samantha’s reunification

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A Father Who Stepped Up the Moment He Learned the Truth.

When I found out about Samantha, my entire world shifted. I immediately took action and spent the last few years trying to become the kind of father she deserves. I got sober. I enrolled in school full‑time to become a therapist and substance‑abuse counselor. I committed myself to building a stable, healthy, and meaningful life — not just for me, but for her.

A Family Rebuilding After Devastating Loss.

In April 2024, my fiancée and I suffered a house fire that destroyed everything we owned. We spent the last two years rebuilding our lives from the ground up while raising our five children and trying to create stability after losing our home, belongings, and sense of security. We downsized, we worked hard, and we kept going — but the financial impact has been enormous.

Samantha has never met her siblings. She has never experienced the love, connection, and support of her father’s side of the family. She is missing out on relationships that matter — and I am missing precious time, milestones, and memories that I can never get back.

I’m doing everything I can, but the reality is that long‑term legal representation is costly. We are asking for support so I can finally move forward with the custody process and fight for the chance to be in my daughter’s life consistently, lovingly, and equally.

Your support will help with:
- Retaining long‑term legal counsel
- Filing fees, court costs, and custody‑related expenses
- Ensuring I can stay in school while continuing to support my family

What This Means to Us

I don’t want to miss any more time with Samantha. I don’t want her to grow up without knowing her father or her siblings. I don’t want her to miss out on the love, stability, and family she already has waiting for her. Any support — whether financial or simply sharing this page — means more than words can express. Thank you for helping us fight for reunification, stability, and the chance to finally bring Samantha into the family that has been waiting for her with open arms.

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Brandon Stier
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Village of Pewaukee, WI

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