For twelve months I have been fighting a losing battle. Using the services of a solicitor when I could afford to, but generally waiting in desperation that things may change for the better with time. Myself and my ex-partner have both acted inappropriately at times. Despite this, knowing that my children are my everything, I'm falling victim to a set of circumstances which render me powerless in the pursuit to see my son. I have no more viable options available, so I'm asking for your help. Not just for me, but for all the other helpless, heartbroken dad's out there who can't afford legal fees. Maybe, just maybe. If enough people could spare us helpless dad's a moment of their time we can bring this to the attention of the government and pray that changes can be made to assist us. I would like to thank you first of all for sparing me your time to read this, but if I could ask for just a little more time to sign the petition I would be forever grateful.
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May 8, 2016
I have been reading the stories left in the comments and it is clear that far too many fathers are being pushed out of their children's lives due to costs. Please call your local representative today to insist they review the current legal aid funding levels. We need to keep pushing until someone in the government acknowledges the scale of this problem.
May 8, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is proving that people see the injustice in our current legal system. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your local representative to demand they address these barriers for fathers.
18 Comments
something needs to be done NOW its horrendous the discrimination against fathers and lack of support.the issue needs addressing for the sake of loving fathers and most importantly the kids.the system is criminal!!!!
Please bring back legal aid for family courts fathers have rights should be the same for mothers to I'm struggling to my kids cost me more money to get contact to my children please sort this out thank you
The courts are a total joke. Had to take out a loan just to see my own daughter. These lawyers are bleeding us dry while the kids suffer. Needs to change now.
My brother is going through this and it is just heartbreaking. No kid should be kept away from their dad because of money. Praying for you x
KEEP FIGHTING MATE. Dads are just as good as mums if not better sometimes, the system is so biased it makes me sick.
Some men really do love there children
Thanks Annette x
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For twelve months I have been fighting a losing battle. Using the services of a solicitor when I could afford to, but generally waiting in desperation that things may change for the better with time. Myself and my ex-partner have both acted inappropriately at times. Despite this, knowing that my children are my everything, I'm falling victim to a set of circumstances which render me powerless in the pursuit to see my son. I have no more viable options available, so I'm asking for your help. Not just for me, but for all the other helpless, heartbroken dad's out there who can't afford legal fees. Maybe, just maybe. If enough people could spare us helpless dad's a moment of their time we can bring this to the attention of the government and pray that changes can be made to assist us. I would like to thank you first of all for sparing me your time to read this, but if I could ask for just a little more time to sign the petition I would be forever grateful.
Updates
May 8, 2016
I have been reading the stories left in the comments and it is clear that far too many fathers are being pushed out of their children's lives due to costs. Please call your local representative today to insist they review the current legal aid funding levels. We need to keep pushing until someone in the government acknowledges the scale of this problem.
May 8, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is proving that people see the injustice in our current legal system. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your local representative to demand they address these barriers for fathers.
18 Comments
Connor loves his daddy and sisters. I've seen how confident and happy he is with his daddy. Shame if Connor lost out on that relationship out of malice, jealousy and spite x
something needs to be done NOW its horrendous the discrimination against fathers and lack of support.the issue needs addressing for the sake of loving fathers and most importantly the kids.the system is criminal!!!!
Please bring back legal aid for family courts fathers have rights should be the same for mothers to I'm struggling to my kids cost me more money to get contact to my children please sort this out thank you
The courts are a total joke. Had to take out a loan just to see my own daughter. These lawyers are bleeding us dry while the kids suffer. Needs to change now.
My brother is going through this and it is just heartbreaking. No kid should be kept away from their dad because of money. Praying for you x
KEEP FIGHTING MATE. Dads are just as good as mums if not better sometimes, the system is so biased it makes me sick.
Some men really do love there children
Thanks Annette x
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Connor loves his daddy and sisters. I've seen how confident and happy he is with his daddy. Shame if Connor lost out on that relationship out of malice, jealousy and spite x