Pray for me folks

shepx2
shepx2 Posts: 646
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I'm one of the original, old-school folks here. While I don't post much, I still read almost everything daily. I've even had the chance to meet ol-Russ :)
Anyways, today starts what will be a long, drawn out divorce with a custody battle for my son. Been married almost 9 years now. It's hard to believe it's come to this.
My wife is not the most stable person, and I'm having to go into major debt so that my son can have a shot at being in a normal, stable house, with me. Hopefully the courts will see the same thing our last 2 counselors have seen, and will make the rare-exception of granting custody to the father.
Please keep me in your prayers, everyone.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Done. You'll be in my prayers for a while. Hope things work out for you, and stay strong through it all.
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited January 2006
    Absolutely. I hope everything works out for you and your son.

    Jason
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  • masanz1
    masanz1 Posts: 511
    edited January 2006
    hope everything works out, it isn't as rare as it use to be for custody to go to the father. prayers given
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2006
    done. sorry to hear this, thoughts with you.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2006
    Good times to meet you down the road. Be positive and all the best.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    good luck to you Shep.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,202
    edited January 2006
    Absolutely. Sorry you have to start the new year out on such a sour note.

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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2006
    Good luck bro!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,703
    edited January 2006
    My best wishes for the right things to happen for all involved.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2006
    Done. Hope everything works out for you and your son.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2006
    Absolutely! Good luck.
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited January 2006
    Prayers sent, Good Luck!!

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2006
    Best wishes; tough situation but things will get better. Hang on....
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited January 2006
    I hope things work out well for both you and your son. By any chance, have you sought the advice of any "Men's Rights" advocacy groups or attorneys? I know they're few and far between, but given the anti-father bias built into the system, any edge you can get is worth pursuing.

    Good luck!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited January 2006
    Consider it done bro!
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited January 2006
    Consider it done...

    Best wishes to you and your son.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2006
    Good luck for you & your son.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited January 2006
    Good luck bro....hope everything works out for you.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2006
    Done. Be strong and don't give up, bro.
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  • shepx2
    shepx2 Posts: 646
    edited January 2006
    I hope things work out well for both you and your son. By any chance, have you sought the advice of any "Men's Rights" advocacy groups or attorneys? I know they're few and far between, but given the anti-father bias built into the system, any edge you can get is worth pursuing.

    No, I haven't. But I have the best attorney in town, and she's actually one of the few I've ever met who isn't a snake! I lucked out, and got a father-friendly judge, who has a standing policy of 50-50 custody until the divorce is final. Our initial hearing for temporary orders was back in Sept. I haven't said anything till this point because it looked like things may have worked out, but not anymore. The ball has started moving forward, so I've got to go with it.

    Thanks to all of you for your kind words and prayers. I didn't expect so many responses, seeing that I don't post a lot.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    Best of wishes for you!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,578
    edited January 2006
    Prayed for you just now.. hope everything works out for the best!
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited January 2006
    No worries. I'll hope and pray for the best!

    Good luck

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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited January 2006
    judges seem to handle child custody on a case by case basis. i obtained legal custody of my 2 year old daughter and 14 year old step daughter in 1998. the older of the two later became a straight A student and belonged to the national honor society and earned a scholarship. my youngest is a straight A student who is enrolled in the gifted and talented program in her school. if my wife ever tries to regain custody she would have a tough time convincing a judge that she would do a better job of raising our daughter who is now age 10. good luck. thanks....WCW III
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2006
    Prayers sent. Keep your chin up :)
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited January 2006
    My prayers and best wishes go to you. Unfortunately, custody battles always seem to lean to the mother's side... and when men do get custody of the kids, the trend is that the mother won't be required to pay anywhere NEAR what the father would have to in terms of child support. They always seem to favor the mother for some reason.... even when they're nearly psychotic...

    Anyway, best of luck to you, I hope the courts decide to do what's best for your children.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2006
    Years ago I went through the same battle,bitter custudy battle over my two daughters that lasted over a year in the court...

    I was paying for both lawyers,hers and mine...by the time this ordeal was finally over I was soo broke I could'nt afford to PAY attention...

    But,I did not back off an inch,and I was able to raise my children in a normal family atmosphere...with the help of family and friends...

    My thoughts are with you and yours,hold your ground and stick to your principals...
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  • starchaser
    starchaser Posts: 354
    edited January 2006
    you and your boy are in my prayers... " with God all things are possilbe "...
    take care and all the best.

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2006
    Will keep you and your family in our prayers
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