“ I would like to join because I was married for 10 years. I am divorced and have my two kids for 50% placement. I am learning how to be a single parent. ”

“ to help out dads that pays and doesnt see there kids ”

“ People who seperated or recently divorced just to meet as friends and talk about the issues everyone is going through. ”

“ I need help getting more time with my son. My ex is making life difficult for him & I. Would really appreciate speaking w/other dads who have had similar problems. ”

“ The world of single dad-hood is new to me and I'd like to meet other dad's who are experiencing the joy, pain and energy of raising kids without a partner. ”

“ I feel the court system is unjust and would like to talk with other people about their experience and collaborate on things that I may have missed. ”

“ I would like more information ”

“ Hello 31 year old single father. ”

“ Hi, I'm Mike and I'm just looking to meet and network with like minded individuals ”

“ I am in a serious relationship currently. It's tuff on her, my ex is making that more difficult. I am financially getting hosed and want to know if I can try and make the situation better. I also fear that my kids are not getting the care they need. ”

“ Need the challenge ”

“ I used to dedicate my life to work and family. Now that I am in a divorce, I need to learn to live as a single dad. ”

“ looking for others who are drowning and looking for ways to get ashore. We are dealing with the alienation of our children by the system, schools and other parent. I'm really looking for other non-custodial parents with or without joint legal custody. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently found these kind of groups exist and it helps for like minded people to share stories, thoughts, what works, etc. ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm a father of a son I pay chilsupport. I always get ripped a big one when I go to court and she always gets more money I also have 3 daughters with my new wife and it's just not fair dads never win. ”

“ Well guys, I feel you..The road is long, before and after a divorce, mentally I am drained, I really want to set something up, picnics or group meets whatever, I will contribute with what i can..also I DJ! We all need to stick together! ”

“ I am tired of getting the raw deal. My spoiled ex has the kids, and thinks she will get all my assets too. Has live in boyfriend, i can't prove, kids can't testify. Divorce is taken already 3yrs! I need ways to protect myself. Any ideas?! ”

“ I need to try to find away to to get out of the funk i am in. After being active in my kids lives for their entire life I get to see them 1 night a week. I am getting screwed by my wife, the lawyers, and the judge. We all need to support each other. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to be with a group of men who are going through the same issues I am. I believe it will help take the edge off of what Im experiencing..I feel very alone sometimes and isolated. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because NEED TO TALK thats it, i was so in love, and still is. just wanna talk... smile i guess ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a divorced father of two, the divorce happened in California and I have yet to see my kids in two years after the divorce. I had a very bad judge and gave her everything but the kitchen sink. ”

“ America's Pastime, Apple Pie, and Amusement Parks! WOW! ”

“ Hello my name is James, I recently moved to chicago, I know nothing except what the court dictate to me. not even knowing my rights with respects to unemployment Lowering your payments and what other options are available to fathers we get a bad rap ”

“ In divorce court for 2 years and counting. The first year pro se, second with a very expensive attorney, now I am back to pro se. I hope to meet and share with others that have been through the system. ”

“ well is hard to said something about my but i will try. my name is angel i live in chicago i'm hispanic i will like to meet more peopleand i hope i can find here. i'm a single father ”

“ New to the group. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the next meeting. ”

“ Divorced for 4 years with 2 children. We need to get together to make sure fathers have a voice in the laws of this state. ”

“ I am a father of 2 teenage sons who is frustrated with the hypocrasy of the Cook County domestice relations courts. ”

“ hi my name is al and i am the proud father of a 4 year old daughter named alexandria. ”

“ I am a 37 yr old father of 4. My oldest lives with me (13). I am always looking to make new friends. ”

“ Hello all, I am a father of 2 beautiful 8 y/o twin girls. I would like to find out how the child custody laws work for fathers. ”

“ I AM 29 IN MIDDLE OF CUSTODY/VISITAION/DIVORCE DISPUTE. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS! ”

“ Hi, I am a divorced father and have a 6 year old son. I have been divorced for 1 year and I am looking to educated myself on my rights with my son. I would like to hear what has worked for other fathers and to share my story. ”

“ Hello, I'm a father of a 3 yr old daughter currently going into a 3rd year of a long drawn out divorce. Although the divorce isn't over, I do have joint custody and a decent amount of parenting time with my daughter. I'm looking for other divorced ”

“ Hi my name is Craig. I am a single parent looking to meet others in similar situations. I look forward to meeting many of you. ”

“ hey, I guess you could say that I do like beer. I will be traveling to Bruxelles next week to enjoy Belgian Beers! Some guys golf, some hunt or fish, me, I drink at the source. cheers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am going to be a single dad and need information ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need to further my knowledge of my rights as a single dad.... who is fighting custody issues...... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, to meet new people ”

“ I want local Divorce Support Meetups because I am newly divorced and looking to share my experience with others in similar situations. ”

“ I want local Fathers' Rights Meetups because wont to lurn more ,hou I cen protect my selve from my :x: ”

“ I want local Fathers' Rights Meetups because I feel like I'm in a rowboat with only one arm, no legs and trying to get to shore so I can put them back on. ”