Parent Chooses Jail Over Losing Loving Relationship with Son

John Murtari, father to Domenic, and founder of A Kid's Right plans on reporting to the Jamesville Correctional Facility Monday afternoon to serve a 6-month sentence for failure to pay child support. Murtari says it has cost him more than the amount owed ($60,000) just to remain a part of his son's life after his ex was allowed to move Domenic across the country.

Take a look at these photos of their 6-week summer visitation time and ask yourselves,

"Aren't some things parents contribute to their children's lives worth more than cash?"

and

"Shouldn't parents have the right to decide how to support their children as long as they support them?"

And while you're at it, ask yourselves,

"Is it right for a judge to allow one parent to move a child away from the other parent when that parent is loving, fit, and actively involved in the child's life?"

and

"If they do allow move-aways, shouldn't travel expenses be taken into account when determining child support?"

I still remember Laura Bush proclaiming the importance of fathers to their children last year. I wonder if she has any clue how many loving parents are forced out of their children's lives by the current state of family law.

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