Why does my son have to suffer????

Question

I cannot understand why my son is crying when he talks to because he hasn't seen me in a week!! I am serving this country!!! i am ashamed of the way good men that want there child can't have them the amount of time they want. My son's mother was not in his life hardly at all the first year and a half of his life. She decides she wants him and takes him to ms and i can do nothing about it. he doesn't even know where he is!!!!!!! He cried saying da-da the whole time. i have a lawyer and i'm bringing her to court but in the mean time i cant go get him as long as she is there. he is scared. i am ashamed of this country. It treats men that love there kids like c**p!!!!! I'm pissed!!!!!

Answer 1

Hello, first of all take care of yourself so you can come home and get your son!  My first born son is active Navy, and I know hard it is to be separated from your boy.  I know that the law tends to think that a child should be with the mother, but if you can prove that she is neglectful and not a good mother, then the courts will award the child to the father as long as he is a good man, and can support and care for him.  I know that you are very angry at this moment, but try to calm down and think. Right now you are overseas? Or in another state? Try going to your chaplin or--I was going to say councilor-I know the Navy has them-does your branch of the service have them?  What about your family?  Do you have a good support system at home?  At any rate, ask to speak to a JAG attorney for advice.  Be careful, and take care of yourself for your son's sake!