In 2007, Allison Duncan’s husband drained all of the bank accounts and kicked her out of the house, telling her “You are not welcome in my home.” A week later, his mistress moved in with him. This move left Allison homeless, penniless, and caring for a four-year-old child. She moved in with friends until she could find a job.
Her husband wanted Allison to give up all rightful claims to a fair split in the divorce, and he was incensed to find out that his eviction did not drive her to submit to his demands. He ambushed her with legal proceedings, surprise hearings, and most recently, abuse charges. He was outraged when a judge agreed with Allison, and required him to pay child support. Since that time, he has consistently refused to pay child support, leaving him over five-thousand dollars behind.
For years we have been fighting to keep this child in a safe environment with her mother. Her husband argues that spanking a child at all is abuse, despite the fact that he used to spank her before the split. If you are here, you know us. You know we would never abuse a child. He is doing everything in his power to manipulate the courts into taking Allison’s child away, so that he can force her to capitulate to his demands.
We will fight. We must fight. But the fight is taking it’s toll. We are now thousands of dollars into debt, and the recent abuse charges are going to require new costs for therapists, more legal help, and lots of long-distance travelling. We desperately need help.
I know this is a bad time for the tribe. The recent loss of Natalie Morris is fresh in our minds, as is the horrific disaster in Haiti. But we cannot hold off for a better time. We cannot stop fighting, and we desperately need your help.
There isn’t much I can offer in return. We can offer our heartfelt thanks to all who assist, and you will know that you have made a difference in the life of this wonderful little girl.
Thank you.
I hope that the nightmare is over for everyone soon. I’d imagine this has already been considered but if not, my two cents: have you looked into pro-bono options for attorneys or any sort of women’s protection organization that might be willing to take up the cause and assist with fees?
I’ve put in my bit. It’s not much, but every little bit helps I suppose. 🙂
And the sooner this is over, the sooner the great old one can take some more calls, eh?
dont ever give up, children are worth everything. midian’s thoughts be with you
I wish I had the money to spare and apologize for not being able to help you in that fashion. But if he has reached $5000+ in back child support that he owes then that is a felony and you can press charges so that the court will either dock his pay (up to 75%) or sentence him to a prison term of 10 to 25 years. You can also sue for harassment and slander as far as the abuse claims go.
I appreciate the thought, and we are pursuing every legal avenue at our disposal. Still, the wheels of justice turn slow, and we set up the fund to help get us through this tough time.
Thanks again.