I haven't done anything wrong, WHY AM I BEING ARRESTED?

Over the years I have spoken to several divorced dads and heard some horror stories about men have agreed visitation only to be arrested for kidnapping until the could prove they were within their legal right and that the mother was well aware of where the children were and their well being.

I have to say that although the stories were similar, I was a bit skeptical that the police would rush to judgement without any proof of wrongdoing and arrest these men. My skepticism changed when a friend of mine who was in the throws of a divorce was arrested in the local K-Mart parking lot. He had his boys for the weekend and was doing some shopping. His spouse had been told that they would be there in the event she need to reach them. When my friend came out of the store, the police were waiting for him. The arrested him in front of his children even though the boys explained to the police that they were suppose to be with there father. The police did not want to hear their side of the story. Eventually, my friend was released and never received an apology from either the police or his ex-wife. I believed that in this country that there is a presumption of innocence until you are proven guilt but I guess that does not pertain to men of our status. I now believe that this happens more frequently that we know and that it is okay because no one will take up the fight for a divorced father.

I hope that this has not been your experience but if you have a story to share or information that might help others or the newly divorced dad avoid this problem, please add a comment.

Thanks for listening!