Quote From: sensible1Doug,
I read at least one of your other posts, and really commiserate w/you. I'm so sorry that you, Enrique, others who posted similarly, and the many other cases have/had to go through this. This mess has to stop!!!
Since the states are not doing it properly, these cases will have to be handled at the national level--Congress, Supreme Court, U.S. Dept. of Justice, ??. Congress won't touch it--they are too busy with other stuff (pork barrel funding, receiving from lobbyists, etc.); though they could legislate DNA tests at birth. Write your U.S. Congressmen!!! If your case or another similar could make it to the US Supreme Court, it would help every one in the future. Then the Justice Dept. could go after or dictate States to go after fraudulent people. I know this all sounds "pie in the sky", though it would be close to an ideal solution. Apparently, as moral collapse continues, so does common sense, true justice, fairness, and traditional values. Sad indeed. But I know that one day this will stop...
Such a fight must be taking a lot out of you. Eat well/healthy, take food supplements, get plenty of rest, do something positive for yourself (exercise, deep breathing, spiritual activity, positive thinking, i.e. that it will turn out right, etc., etc.). Don't hate her (or anyone involved)--that will only manifest in your body.
Meanwhile, God bless you, Enrique and all others involved.
You are correct; congress will sit on their hands and silently bow out because this is not considered politically correct. I have worked with many members of the senate here in Michigan; In January of this year, I gave testimony to the entire senate in Lansing Michigan. Many may view my posting the same issues several times a form of self-pity or showboating to draw attention, could not be more incorrect, Its about creating awareness to me.
While lobbying congress is the path many seem to follow- In Changing laws, I choose a more direct avenue and that is to get this into the hands of the federal government. By experience in the family court of law, they have proven to me that no matter how a law is drafted, the abused discretion of a judge and lack of accountability gives too much leeway for improper rulings by opinion.
I am not just coming in this forum to pass time, I have fought this brutally for several years and see this as an opportunity for great exposure and pass on knowledge to those who do not deal with this issues on a daily basis. This is an extremely up-hill fight with the resistance from not only the state government but also society as a whole. I can tell you, I have spoken with Carnell Smith several times and he is a great asset to this fight, his heart is in the right spot. One depressing determination I have come to realize with the public, is if issues do not immediately affect them, they do not care failing to realize the next victim could be one of their direct family members or even themselves.
I left a career of over 20 years 2 years ago to get into the ring of fight, when engaging in a fight of this magnitude it can very easily become overwhelming, so I spend ample time with my present son who is 3 ½ years old as a reminder of what this fight stands for. If you hold any interest you can simply google Douglas Richardson Paternity fraud or Douglas Richardson WJRT Channel 12 news and see how much dedication it really takes. I filed my complaint with the Department of justice in February of this year and it just came to life a few weeks ago, it very difficult to garner their attention.
God Bless You, and thanks for the kind words, Enrique hang in their and kiss your wife as I know how much you have had to rely on her strength.
(Original Air Date: 10/29/07) Fraud. lies. conspiracy. They may sound like the latest Washington scandal, but these are allegations of exes at war over child support. Dr. Phil's guests claim they became victims of the perfect crime when they were led to believe they fathered a child that was not biologically their own and were forced to pay. First up, Enrique says he was shocked and angered to discover he was not the father of his youngest daughter, Selina, and that she was conceived during his ex-wife, Maria's, adulterous affair. Maria says he raised Selina but then abandoned her to save money. Why does Maria say Enrique's current wife is to blame for the fractured relationship? Next, 13-year-old Selina speaks one on one with Dr. Phil. Will she decide to let the man she once called Daddy back in her life? Then, Carnell Smith, who uses the online moniker, "Man4Justice," suffered a similar fate to Enrique, and but he fought and won. He says he's tired of seeing women trap men and get away with it. A heated debate ensues between him and feminist attorney, Gloria Allred, who argues that men like Enrique should continue to act as the father ... and continue paying! Talk about the show here.
