Today I come before you seeking joint custody over my son Joshua Benjamin. I met Jessica in
2007 while attending the same high school and we began dating. In May of 2009 after graduating high
school we married one another. In September of 2009 I went into the service as a Marine where I served
7 years and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in August 2015.
During my 7 year stench in the Marines, I always financially provided for Jessica. She had 3 jobs
during our 7 year marriage and never worked pass 2 weeks at any of the jobs she was able to land. In
2010, Jessica expressed to me she wanted a child. I told her we were not financially prepared for one.
Without my approval or knowledge, Jessica stopped taking birth …show more content…
The only way I
get to see my son is by popping up at her address to see him after I get off work on the weekends at 8
am in the morning.
Jessica has also kept Joshua’s medical and educational updates from me as well. She claims that I have
no rights to him because she is currently the custodial parent. I have since then taken the liberty of
going to his school and gathering his updates independently of her. I have also found a way to become
more active in staying up to date on his medical appointments as well by communicating with his doctor
independently of her as well.
Your Honor, I come to you today with evidences supporting all claims I have presented to you. I ask
that I be granted 3 weekends out the month with Joshua. Due to Joshua’s autism he is in school year
round and so it would not be conducive to his therapy and progress if I keep him for half of the summer.
It would make it extremely difficult for him to go to summer school to maintain his progress. I also ask
that we alternate holidays with him. Lastly, I ask that I be granted access to speak to my son everyday
between the hours of 6pm- 8pm during the weekday. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Najee