tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16103538.post7181666728000135596..comments2023-06-22T06:46:19.888-07:00Comments on Just another disenfranchised father: Exactly how is this supposed to be a consolation?John Doehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05326982429461344063noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16103538.post-36039896039041732282007-02-23T09:19:00.000-08:002007-02-23T09:19:00.000-08:00The decision to stay away will depend strongly on ...The decision to stay away will depend strongly on individual circumstances. In the current climate for non-custodial parents, I am not inclined to condemn anyone for the decision without knowing exactly what has gone on. Sometimes it's the only way the parent can survive. Who I <I>do</I> condemn are the people, including the custodial parent, who make it the least unattractive option.John Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326982429461344063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16103538.post-71506119376252374642007-02-21T13:24:00.000-08:002007-02-21T13:24:00.000-08:00That's. Just. Ugly. And I agree that "the way the ...That's. Just. Ugly. And I agree that "the way the daughter turned out" must have been a BIG story if the father was able to win in court.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you were able to search below the surface of the story before nodding in agreement to her grim tale of a lose-lose win (does that make sense?).<BR/><BR/>The only person who won was the bitter mother... not a win at all since the child should be the focus. ::tisk tisk::<BR/><BR/>My sweetheart hasn't seen his kids in years. According to him, his ex told lies in court, tried to have him jailed, and ran off with the kids. He's not sure if he made the right decision to stay away, but the animosity was so great that he didn't want them hurt any more (or him in jail).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Hawa Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191367234186509296noreply@blogger.com