So my ex and I went to court for the first time, claiming I was suicidal and distraught after my father passed. Stated I was a alcoholic at one point, that I smoke weed from time to time. As we sat their in a joint judge case listening to each case before us, I noticed that at least mine isn't that bad and it could be worse.

When it was my turn, the judge read the paper and asked if I was suicidal and distraught, that the ex had a text saying I was. I look at her straight in the eye and say yes I was distraught about my father's passing, whose son isn't? And the text, is describing how I was when my mother passed away 5 years ago and I was worried so I was starting therapy before hand so I can continue being the father I know I am. I asked her to take the kids that week and the next so I can put his affairs in order and started therapy.

Judge looked at the ex, and said he was being proactive and asked you for help so you decided to try and use it in court?

To say the least, I won this round and have 50/50 legal costody like I always wanted. Just wanted to let someone know, theirs not much left in my life besides the kids