Fighting for Fatherhood: Help Me Break the Cycle

"A father’s bond shouldn’t be a privilege it’s a right. But for me, that right is being stripped away by a system that refuses to listen."

I am reaching out to you today not just as a person in a legal battle, but as a parent in a desperate race against a system that feels rigged to ensure I fail.

The Uphill Battle:

In June 2025, I stood before the court and saw every charge against me dropped. It should have been a moment of relief, a fresh start to be the father my daughter deserves. Instead, Judge Linda Harris maintained a restrictive "every two weeks" visitation schedule. The reasoning? I didn’t have a driver’s license.

Since then, the "system" has felt more like a downward spiral:

I was placed on arrears without a completed process, told I would face jail time if I couldn’t pay, all while my ability to earn and commute was being scrutinized.

My communication with my daughter has been minimized to just 2 out of 7 days a week.

The court allowed the other parent to move my child to another city to be with a partner, completely disregarding the evidence and testimony I prepared.

The hardest part isn’t just the distance, it’s the isolation. When I raised the issue of discrimination and bias to my attorney, Clay Steadman, he filed a motion to withdraw. This is a painful pattern; my previous Kerrville lawyer, Linda Luna, did the exact same thing when the conversation turned toward the systemic racism and unfair treatment I am facing.

It feels like every time I stand up for my rights, the people paid to represent me sit down. They are waiting for me to crash. But I am not going to. I am going to fight.

Why I Need Your Help:

I am currently facing a "legal desert." With my attorney withdrawing, I need to secure new, aggressive representation, someone who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and argue the facts of my case without folding under pressure.

Your donations will go directly toward:

1. Retaining a new defense attorney who will fight for fair custody.

2. Legal filing fees to challenge the current visitation and support orders.

3. Ensuring I stay on my feet so I can continue to be a presence in my daughter's life despite the barriers placed in my way.

As a parent, you know the desperation of wanting to hold your child and being told "no" for no valid reason. I am asking for a chance to be the father my daughter needs. Please help me show her that I never stopped fighting for her.

Every dollar, every share, and every prayer counts. Thank you for standing with me.