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50/50 Child Custody is the Way

Leave that extra drama

By Jay LeTron DobbinsPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
50/50 Child Custody is the Way
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Men please hear me out on this one. It is far better to have a normal frequency in your child's life that is more than every other weekend. I speak from experience on this one and believe me, this reduces so much stress on all parties involved. I don't know your situation and I could care less because only two things are factual under your co-parenting; your child needs you and since you took time to create a life you should take the time to develop a life.

Now I have seen the stories and the horrible images over social media of the parents fussing and fighting in the presence of the kids and I looked back and remembered how my ex use to act like a complete fool over money, I am so glad that I have 50/50 child custody. I see my kids when I am suppose to see me kids and nothing can hold that back, but me! There are rules and regulations that are set in place and best of all, there is no child support.

Anytime there is a conversation about money or the lack there of; co-parenting takes second nature to the primary development of the child. With 50/50 child custody, I provide for them when they are with me, and she provides for them when they are with her. There is no debates on what child support money should be spent on and there is no depending on the other parent financially. I walked away from a ton of assets for this, and I am glad and full of joy because I know when I am going to see my kids. I know some fathers who have not seen their kids in years and still have to suffer and pay child support.

We can go without to mention the endless games the courts can play when the mother falls in visitation violation when she feels that playing games and using the child as a pawn because she doesn't have her way. Guys you know the deal, you can't have new girlfriends (especially if she is more attractive than your ex) around your child, appear to be doing better than your ex or just simply showing your ex that you have moved on. The games will come at any point and time, but with 50/50 in place, all of that foolishness is out of the window.

Yes, child support has it advantages and help responsible parents compensate the lack of dead beat parents. Is the system as a whole beneficial? I cannot say if it is or isn't. I do know that I have seen too many cases of the abuse of the system in place and child support could use some modifications. I'm not a lawmaker and I don't know all the details. However, I do know that having 50/50 child custody in place can eliminate a great deal of problems.

Men, step up and handle your responsibility and take care of your children. Its more than a paycheck! Time is very essential to the development of children. I cannot think of any excuse that is out there that can support a reason why a man is not in his child's life. I've seen some situations that can make anyone cry, but I do not know a reason (other than physical or mental restrictions) as to why a man cannot step up to his responsibilities and do what is right for his child. I encourage 50/50 child custody which can ease the stress off that mother because she deserves a break as well.

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About the Creator

Jay LeTron Dobbins

Casual writer! Love to express in print! Tell people how you feel and love life to the fullest with no regrets. Try to say something good about a person when they can hear it, and not when they are gone! Love like no tomorrow.

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