A New Chapter

On Friday, October 19, 2012, a new chapter will begin in the Lee v. Lee family court saga. The honorable Judge Bailey Taylor takes the case, I am sure in hopes to unravel the awful mess the Courts have created in this case. Although I know little about Judge Taylor, I am looking forward to first hearing. Surely, an experienced justice like Judge Taylor has seen read enough of the case to see right through the tactics and corruption the opposition has injected into this case. It is nearly 4 years since the case began on November 2, 2008. This is the date that I learned of yet another affair that the ex-wife had encountered. It was on this date that I decided that I have too much pride to allow someone like her to walk over me with disrespect. Who was I kidding? The disrespect she portrayed was nothing in comparison to what was to come over the next 4 years. This case is the most litigated legal action in Kentucky history. There is over 610 documents filed, 9 lawyers in total, 11 Trial Court judges, 12 Court of Appeals Judges and 7 Supreme Court judges. There have been a total of 7 psychologists. With all of this in the wake of the case, it is likely that Judge Taylor will wipe all prior rulings and litigation away as if it never happened. That is the motion that I have filed. It is the law. It is more than reasonable that all prior orders be vacated when a previous judge disqualifies himself due to bias and partiality towards a litigant. When and if Judge Taylor grants my motion, I will have the upper hand. How can you I say that after getting my ass kicked for 4 years, losing absolutely everything in the process? Because the truth is on my side. I have never lied in court about anything. I have told the truth, even when it hurt me. I suffered the consequences. I have never cheated or fabricated evidence. I have suffered the consequences. I have never tried to have the mother of my children incarcerated, even though she has attempted on 31 separate occasions. I have suffered the consequences. As an ole friend, Steve Cowherd, stated; This judge cant be any worse than Judge George. I guess he has a point. However, I am optimistic that Judge Taylor took on this case. Why would a man want to subject himself into such a tangled web? I think it is either that he enjoys the challenge or he wishes to right a wrong. I believe that he will make the unpopular ruling and vacate all of the previous orders as a result. It is the easiest way to correct the situation, and as stated previously, its the law.

I look back on this journey and think how it has affected me. Although it has had its dire effects, it has brought about positive change. Although I have always been a great dad, I am an even better one now. I truly understand what it takes to be a kid and how to keep them out of conflict. I actually trust more people now than before. I have been humbled to the point that I would rather help others just about more than anything else. I have learned who my friends are and more importantly, who they are not. I have held my head high no matter where I go or what has been said about me. I know the truth. I am well known in legal channels. I am not liked by the traditionalists that wish to conduct business the old fashioned way as it relates to family court. However, I am also well respected for fighting the system so diligently. None of my foes can ever say I gave up on my children. None of them will ever tell you that I lay down when faced with adversity, but most importantly, all of my foes and enemies will tell you that I have guts to fight the system and brains to beat it. Someone asked me the other day in an interview if I considered myself to be a dads right activist. I kindly reminded them that I am a child advocate. Every child deserves the right to have access to his or her parents on equal ground. It is vital to their future. If you are a bad parent, shame on you. If you beat your spouse, dont turn to me for help. If you refuse to support your child financially and emotionally, see ya later. However, if you are a good parent and have been choked by the system, help is on the way. My book Bitchslapped will be out soon. You will learn what I have learned. You will live my experiences through the pages and you will be moved to tears on occasion. So, in this new chapter, that ultimately leads to the ending, do me a favor..Be a good mom or dad. Tell your kids you love them, even if they get tired of hearing it. Get down on one knee and let them know that you see things from their view. Dont ever forget that they are children and not pawns on a chess board. I am hoping Judge Taylor sees the good parent in me. My boys need him to desperately.

John D. Lee One Great Dad