Based on what I am experiencing at the moment, please do as much research as possible and speak with you L about ensuring that you get 50/50 custody. This state prefers that custody be split evenly, unless one parent is completely unfit.
My biggest mistake was drafting an agreement with my X. Even though I did not sign it, that is what is being held against me. I have a track record of being a great father with supporting documentation and declarations. My X brought nothing to the table, except the unsigned agreement. Now I find myself having to go thru a custody evaluation to regain custody of my children.
I was speaking to one of my best friends last night and I mentioned how expensive this evaluation was going to be. He has been through a D and lived in a different state from his 2 children, so he understands what I am going thru.
He said, "they are your kids and it is only money, you have to go to work tomorrow anyway, right? You will regret it if you don't do everything you can and it will eat away at you. Look, I just spent 52K to have (child #3) with K(new wife) and it was worth every penny."
What I am saying is, screw the money and protect your rights as a father.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa
