Help Me Continue Showing Up for My Daughter

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This fund covers legal fees so a father can maintain connection with his beloved daughter

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Help Me Continue Showing Up for My Daughter

Help Me Continue Showing Up for My Daughter

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$2,987 raised of 

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Help Me Continue Showing Up for My Daughter

Every child deserves to know they are deeply loved and that the people who love them never stop fighting to be part of their lives. That belief is what brings me here today. I’m asking for your support as I navigate a family court case to preserve and strengthen my relationship with my daughter. Like many families, ours has experienced challenges that have led us to family court. My focus throughout this process has remained the same: doing everything I can to maintain a loving, meaningful relationship with my daughter.

It has now been two years since I’ve been able to be part of my daughter’s daily life. I went from seeing her every day and sharing the little moments that meant everything to no longer having those opportunities. That loss has been incredibly difficult, but it has only strengthened my commitment to doing everything I can to be present in her life again.

For the first years of my daughter’s life, I was blessed to be there for the everyday moments that make fatherhood so meaningful—the laughter, the conversations, the milestones, and the memories that I will always cherish. That bond is something I deeply value, and I am committed to doing everything I can to continue being a present and loving father.

I miss my daughter every day. I miss the simple moments that many parents experience without thinking twice. Those moments remind me why I remain committed to moving through this process with patience, integrity, and love.

Years from now, I want my daughter to know that her father never gave up on her. I want her to know that I pursued every honorable and lawful avenue to remain present in her life because my love for her has never changed.

The legal process has created financial challenges that I cannot overcome alone. Attorney’s fees, court costs, and related expenses have become more than I can manage.

I’m asking for help so that financial limitations do not prevent me from having the legal support needed to navigate this process and continue working toward maintaining a meaningful relationship with my daughter.

Every donation will go directly toward the legal expenses associated with this family court matter. If you’re unable to give, I completely understand. Sharing this fundraiser or keeping my daughter and me in your prayers would mean just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for standing with me during this difficult season. Your kindness, prayers, and support give me hope and help me continue moving forward.

With gratitude.
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Skyler Hayes
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Silver Spring, MD

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