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John Thomas

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Name:

John Thomas

Location:

California

Country:

United States

My Birthday:

February 20

Religion:

Christian - other

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My URL: http://www.microgiving.com/profile/JohnThomas

Offline | Member Since: 12/20/08 | Login Count: 91 | Profile Views: 696 | Last Login: 10/12/09

Biography

I have recently found myself in a horrifying situation. December 17th, 2008 my two-year old daughter was ripped away from me by the courts in California. Quite honestly, this is a long story that I do have typed out for those who wish to read, but for the time being, I just need to act quickly. My court appearance was December 17th and I was trying to maintain my visitation with my daughter defending our relationship from loop holes in the California Family Code. I was up against two mainstream lawyers and I lost. Now, I'm doing everything I can to get my daughter back. I have been searching for ways to acquire enough money to pay for a trial lawyer because we have a trial set for February 6th, 2009. I have offered to auction my car, sell whatever belongings I have, pick up more hours at work, and I've even applied to clinical test studies to gain some sort of retainer between the 10-20,000 dollar mark. Until something changes I will not see my daughter. I have hope and pray that the right thing will be done, but my stress is maximized because life is being detached from me.

My Purpose

My purpose here is to re-establish my relationship with my daughter before our disconnection will affect her development negatively. I believe that I serve as the most important person in my daughter's life and without me she will not retain the love, affection, and support she deserves. I am up against the odds attempting to establish my rights as a father through the court system, but I believe with the initial support, I can raise my daughter to make a difference in many lives around the world.

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Getting To Know Me
My Family Mother :Barbara Father: John Brother(s): Cole, Jake, Nicholas Sister(s): Tiffany Other important people in my life. Name :Sara Relationship: Wife Name : Rachael Relationship: Daughter Recent changes in my life : The only thing that has been a drastic change in my life is the disconnection between my daughter and myself. I cannot think of anything that closely relates to the circumstances. What is most important thing in your life? God and Family Pick five words that describe yourself : Loving, helpful, honest, sensitive, Can you juggle ? No What is your favorite day? Everyday What is your favorite season? Summer, Fall, and Winter What is your favorite meal? Sushi What time do you wake up in the morning? Varies per day (5:00 - 7:00) If you could have one super power, what would it be? The power to have whatever power I want at any given moment~ Comedy or Horror? Comedy If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Where God wants it~ What is your greatest ambition? To make a chain reaction of a difference~ Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? My Grandparents~ What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? Both ends of the spectrum~ What do you never leave home without? My faith~ Who would you most like to meet? God~ If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Build a community~ What is the most embarrassing thing youve ever done? I cannot recall~ Hobbies and Talents : I was raised an athlete and continued into personal health and well-being. I integrated that with my morals and developed a system to unite and raise a family that can make a difference given the support of one-another. I also learned to be the Jack of all trades through my father and many other figures in my life. I love to invent things for the well-being of all that is deserving of better. List achievements and any future educational plans : I would like to think I have achieved an incredible amount in my life, but humbly I must say the future is what we should focus on and that is our youth. My plans are to take all my knowledge and life experience and apply them educationally into the minds of our youth to instill development towards a better world.

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My daughter and I at a park sometime in 2007~

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Requests History

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March 18, 2009

Improve quality of life

Basic Needs

Description: In recent months I've lost hours of work to the economy, weather (as expected), and trips to the courtroom to assert my rights as the father of my child. I paid a lawyer to protect my child and she not only lost, but put my family in jeopardy of being torn apart by a trial in which I had no legal counsel. I bartered with lawyer after lawyer to accept what little I had to give in exchange for future funds, work, et cetera. I scraped desperately for funds to retain a lawyer 2 days before the trial and she got the matter continued to April. Lawyer retainer fees for a trial in the family courts ranges between $5,000 and $20,000. I have not seen my daughter since December 17, 2008. April will determine if I will see her before she is 18 years of age. I am praying God will bless me with individuals who can help me but I feel time is running out and my hope is that the right thing will be done. I really hope I do not need $15,000 but I do not want to fail my daughter and this is part of everything I can do to be there for her in her life.

My progress: I have attempted to auction my car for slightly more than it's worth, explaining my reason. I then tried to sell it for less than it's worth, but no luck. I've applied for medical studies that would pay large amounts for clinical trial studies, but was disqualified due to allergies or specifications of particular studies. I have received a small loan from a co-worker/friend, but have already started the payment plan we arranged. I've been denied by banks and other creditors because I'm in the process of losing my house in foreclosure and it's hampering my credit. I have lost hours on the construction job due to the economy and have taken all side jobs offered outside the business I work. On the court side of things, I've filed ex parte to get a continuance to gather funds and have been denied. I pleaded with the courts during the conference to get yet another continuance to gather funds to seek legal representation and was denied yet again.

This is a one time only expense assistance request for a family of 2 adults & 2 children

My message:Though time is running out, I have hope. I know the right thing will be done when it is the right time, but I am giving my best effort to do what I believe is right in my heart, my life, and for the life of my daughter.

Supporting Documentation: John Thomas has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (1%)

Still needed: $7940


Request was active: 98 days

Request created: Mar 18th, 2009 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 2 time(s) \| Last modified: Mar 18th, 2009

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My Comments

Michie	Apr 13, 2009 20:32:57
Thank you I really am enjoying my time here. I really enjoy the journal and am looking forward to seeing a little more life in the forums. This is a great place, everyone is so friendly. Thanks.

Michie	Apr 11, 2009 16:47:18
Hi I am new and just dropping in to say hi and Happy Easter!

April	Mar 31, 2009 16:02:31
You'd make an excellent "Quote Calendar" for children! Hahaha "I am her monkey bars, her tree to climb, her roller-coaster, her jump-house, and lastly her pillow"

April	Mar 27, 2009 13:18:12
Hahah, hopefully Rachael was easy on you!

Sherri	Mar 25, 2009 23:16:05
John, It's good to see you back and posting! I wish you all the best.

April	Mar 23, 2009 18:13:44
Haha, I was just thinking the same thing! Actually,the weekend slows people down, it's a Monday thing! How was yours by the way? Did you do anything nice with your daughter?

April

Mar 18, 2009 19:16:41

She must have been quite a birthday present for you when she was
born!!

'Rachael' is a beautiful name. Its original root stems from Hebrew and
means "lamb" - which represents innocence and purity

Be strong and hang in there, persistence pays!

April	Mar 18, 2009 18:01:44
Your daughters are so beautiful by the way! How old is the eldest? Does she live with you?

April

Mar 18, 2009 18:00:10

i ALMOST celebrated St. Pattys Day! Was going to partake in a Guiness
with a good old friend, but then declined the offer as i don't have
much fancy for ales =) However I did fashion off some green attire!

Mom of 2

Mar 18, 2009 03:23:08

Hi John..I was reading your profile. Have you contacted any Fathers
Rights Groups?  A lot of them have advocates and ways and means to
help dads out in a situation  like yours.
Also  there is a website  calls FightCPS. Although  thats not what
yours is referring to (but they are very against Family Court).. they
have a list of attorneys that  fight for parents and some work with 
you and some are even pro bono...and they just dont only take CPS
cases but believe in parents be it, dads or moms that have been done
wrong in family Court.
 heres the link..let me know if it doesnt work.  Just skim through the
list ansd I think I saw some in CA.

http://fightcps.com/2007/08/10/lawyers-who-take-cps-defense-cases/

Best of luck to you!! I have dealt with family court before so I KNOW
what its like!!grrr

April	Mar 17, 2009 16:37:03
Whats up JT! Happy St. Patricks Day. Doing anything fun with the kiddies?

April

Mar 13, 2009 13:36:48

Hi JT - Thanks for your comment!
The more involved & supportive you are with everyone on this site
(including recipients), the more likely you will gain support. You
don't have to give monetarily. In fact, your supportive comments to
others on the blog showed a caring spirit in you. You're a powerful
encouragement to others who are hurting too! And thats something money
donations cant satisfy! 
..........You rock! Keep it up.............
Keep navigating around the MG site, keep interacting with others, keep
commenting, and you'll get the support you need (it all comes
naturally in time)!

April	Mar 10, 2009 21:22:00
Hang in there JT! Your words and your strength inspire all of us around here.

John Thomas	Mar 05, 2009 17:15:54
Update: I am surviving by a thread right now. Very little work that pays. Too many bills unpaid. Running out of resources. PLEASE HELP~

John Thomas

Feb 08, 2009 23:26:07

Update: I was able to come up with $2,500 before February 6th and
retain a lawyer that would accept my case on short notice. Somehow,
she was able to get the trial continued to properly prepare, and will
need to receive the remainder of her $5,000 retainer to be paid in
installments that I cannot afford by myself. I do not know what my
incomes/expenses will look like from here on out, but I know my
current debt and future debt will be in the hands of the courts. To
know such debt AND THE FUTURE OF MY DAUGHTER is both in the hands of
the courts, I am fearful; yet, hopeful. Thank you for your time~

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