As some of you may know, and others may be surprised to learn, I am going through the toughest battle of my life - a custody case for my one and only child - my little prince, who I cherish more than life itself.

Anyone who knows me knows this was not my plan. My plan was to raise my son, in one healthy and happy home, with both of his parents. Unfortunately, things did not work out as planned.

Although I am a loving, proud Dad, with no criminal record, no arrest record, no trouble with the law whatsoever, no incriminating evidence against me, multiple character references ready and willing to vouch for me, a stable and steady source of income running my own business, a secure, long-term place of residence, a very well known reputation for being a hard-working father, grinding daily to provide for my son - even taking care of him all by myself for nearly 2 months while limited to one leg due to a fully (twice) ruptured achiles and two surgeries - I am having the hardest time, and the worst luck getting through this very challenging situation.

First, my attorney unexpectedly passed away after a brief but devastating illness shortly after taking on - and laying a very strong foundation for my case. (My continued condolences to his family and loved ones). Next, I hastily signed with a new & far more expensive law firm, which did absolutely nothing for me, and seemed to care more about money than the child at the center of it all. In the midst of all of this, I found and still find myself having to "fight" the system, which instantly and consistently has shown unfair favor to the mother, despite evidence presented, and I will likely have to pay child support (even with 50-50 custody). NOT that I mind one bit providing for my son, I simply did not expect that - with equal custody, and based on what my last lawyer repeatedly told me.

Worst of all, I may have to give up my fight for what I believe is right and best for my son, because it is proving to be a losing battle - one far less fair and way more costly than I was financially prepared for.

Because I am extremely independent, and typically have no problem handling my own, I find it very, very difficult to ask for help, but as I sink deeper in debt from wasted, owed, still accruing, and yet unbilled legal fees, and in defeat from all of the unfairness - I feel as if I have no choice.

Therefore, I am very humbly asking for help in the form of donations from anyone who finds themselves willing and able to contribute towards this fund. This will at least help me begin to wake up from the financial part of this ongoing nightmare.

Every penny would be greatly and extremely appreciated, and would be backed by a promise that as soon as this is behind me - I too will give to someone in need. Until then, I will continue being the same loving, helpful, uplifting, inspirational person that I always have been and always will be - in spite of this situation.

I truly thank each and every one of you in advance. To those who have already helped, in any way on this journey, and to those who wish to help me now or in the future, your help and support mean the world to me and I pray that you are blessed for your generosity.