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Fighting to be in my boys life

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Please help me get equal rights to my baby boy


On March 20th 2014, I became a proud father to my second son, Adam. He is almost 9 months old now but have only seen him a dozen times due to the fact that his mother has been doing everything in her power to keep him from me.  She has never let me have him on my own- not even for a couple hours.

I have an attorney and have been fighting for the right to be in my Son's life since he was born but unfortunately the process for a man getting rights to his children in the state of Florida is a long drawn out process and cost a lot of money if the mother chooses to not cooperate.

My business has been in hardship for the last couple years and although I am doing everything in my power to get it back on track but my finances are limited and I simply do not have much more money to continue fighting to be in my little boy’s life.

With this being said, I am asking for your help to cover some of my attorney fees so I can continue fighting to have my little boy in my life.

I guess I should add the fact that I have a beautiful 7 year old son “Ayden” with the same mother which really makes it that much harder only being able to see one of my boys. 5 years ago I had to go through the same process with her to get my equal rights with Ayden but I was in a much better financial situation and had the money for the attorney. 

I've never asked for a hand out like this, and quite frankly it kills me to even have to write this and ask for money now but my back is up against the wall.  There is nothing worse than feeling totally helpless when it comes to your own children and only having one of my boys hurts at the deepest level.  I love both of my boys more than anything and will do anything to fight for them which is why I am asking for help now.

My attorney fees so far have been $2,200.00 and are estimated to exceed $6,000.00.

All of the money raised will go to the lawyer fees incurred and that will be accrued until we actually go to trial to get 50/50 custody of Adam. I am an amazing father and have a stable home, with two other beautiful boys at home with my current girlfriend so there is no reason I shouldn't be allowed to get this custody arrangement approved.

I don't wish to take my Son away from his Mother. I only request to let my younger Son have the same opportunity to have his Father in his life as much as his Mother.

My children are my world – the love we share is unlike any other - so your support means the world to me.  A little can make a big difference, any amount you would like to donate, big or small will be greatly appreciated. 

Whether you can find it in your heart to help me continue fighting for my son or not, I appreciate your time in reading my story and wish you many blessings.

Thank you,

-Joseph

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PSS: If you have any questions about the situation feel free to ask
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