Funds for Custody Trial
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Hi, my name is Rebecca Johnson and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my father, Anthony Johnson, or as many of you know him, AJ.
My dad went to court on September 16th to try to gain full custody of my little brother. Unfortunately, the court session went terribly, as his mother’s lawyer called in a surprise witness. This witness was crucial to the ruling the judge gave, which was that Anthony would not be allowed to see Jake until 12/15/24, just days before Christmas. On top of not being able to see his son, my dad now also has to pay for his ex-wife’s lawyer fees (25k), and for 3 programs: alienation intervention, batterers intervention, and anger management.
If you know my dad, you know that he is the biggest softie in the world, despite his muscular frame. He would never lay hands on a woman, and he has never been the type to blow up. My father does not employ alienation techniques, which Jake’s mother's lawyers also claimed. This was particularly ironic to me, because Rachel had tried to convince my dad that me and my siblings “weren’t his real family” and that he shouldn’t spend too much time with us when we were in Texas. As a child, I only got to see my dad for 3 months each year, sometimes less. For her to claim alienation is absolutely absurd. On multiple occasions, I have heard my father defend her to Jake when he would express his negative feelings about her. My father doesn’t need to employ alienation techniques; my ex-stepmom, conversely, has done so in my experience.
My dad is not the type to ask for help. He’s a proud, stubborn mfer (respectfully), but this time he could use a little help. Between the 25k for his ex-wife’s lawyer fees (I’ve told him no more redheads), 3-6k for the programs, and his own lawyer fees, he’s gonna be extremely financially strained. This was done explicitly by the judge to try to keep the case from coming back to court. My dad will not give up on Jake. He loves my brother so much, and he just wants to make sure he gets the best childhood possible.
We appreciate anything that you are able to give. We are hopeful that everything will turn out okay.
My dad went to court on September 16th to try to gain full custody of my little brother. Unfortunately, the court session went terribly, as his mother’s lawyer called in a surprise witness. This witness was crucial to the ruling the judge gave, which was that Anthony would not be allowed to see Jake until 12/15/24, just days before Christmas. On top of not being able to see his son, my dad now also has to pay for his ex-wife’s lawyer fees (25k), and for 3 programs: alienation intervention, batterers intervention, and anger management.
If you know my dad, you know that he is the biggest softie in the world, despite his muscular frame. He would never lay hands on a woman, and he has never been the type to blow up. My father does not employ alienation techniques, which Jake’s mother's lawyers also claimed. This was particularly ironic to me, because Rachel had tried to convince my dad that me and my siblings “weren’t his real family” and that he shouldn’t spend too much time with us when we were in Texas. As a child, I only got to see my dad for 3 months each year, sometimes less. For her to claim alienation is absolutely absurd. On multiple occasions, I have heard my father defend her to Jake when he would express his negative feelings about her. My father doesn’t need to employ alienation techniques; my ex-stepmom, conversely, has done so in my experience.
My dad is not the type to ask for help. He’s a proud, stubborn mfer (respectfully), but this time he could use a little help. Between the 25k for his ex-wife’s lawyer fees (I’ve told him no more redheads), 3-6k for the programs, and his own lawyer fees, he’s gonna be extremely financially strained. This was done explicitly by the judge to try to keep the case from coming back to court. My dad will not give up on Jake. He loves my brother so much, and he just wants to make sure he gets the best childhood possible.
We appreciate anything that you are able to give. We are hopeful that everything will turn out okay.
Organizer and beneficiary
Rebecca Johnson
Organizer
Tempe, AZ
Anthony Johnson
Beneficiary