Justin Furstenfeld became a father in 2007 when his daughter, Blue, was born.  However, not long after his daughter’s birth he found himself locked in a custody battle with his now ex-wife.  He spoke with Noisecreep about this troubling time in his life that drove him to the point of a mental breakdown.  “These past few years have been hell… “It’s been such a tough time dealing with my mental breakdown and the custody issues. All of my friends just disappeared from my life. It was just me and my songs in the studio for two years straight. I was only seeing my daughter every two months for four days – and that’s if she would show up. For example, I have to go pick her up tomorrow morning in Nebraska and bring her back to Texas for seven days. But she called me up this morning say that she didn’t want to be around me because of someone I’ve been seeing. I felt like saying, “I already bought the tickets. That’s your college fund I’m using up.” I feel a little strange being this honest with you, but I know there are a lot of men going through the same thing as I am right now.”

During this time of isolation and stress he worked on the album “Any Man in America” which he and the band started on a 40 city tour for back on August 18th. But, this is only the start of Furstenfeld’s work toward family law reform.  In numerous interviews he’s discussed the need for both parents and how currently that is not the case in most courtrooms.

Earlier this week the band uploaded a new website in support of shared parenting.  There is even a feature where people can upload photos and messages for their kids and in honor of their families.

This message seems to be well received by fans and listeners alike.  The number of photos on the site in such a short time is a reminder of how many parents are separated from, and longing for time with, their children.  The album, which debuted last week, has reached number 8 on Billboards hottest 100 albums.

Blue October will continue their collaboration with ACFC to promote shared parenting.

If you are going through your own custody battle contact Attorney Jeffrey Feulner and the Men’s Divorce Law Firm today.

In the past, Fathers were considered to be the primary breadwinners; the parent who was often absent due to work and not involved in the everyday details of their children’s lives.  “The Evolution of Dad” film reflects on this past idea of, “society perpetuating that the distant, productive, bring home the bacon father is the only way to really love your children.”  Nowadays, children also turn to Fathers to bandage their scrapes, cook their meals, read them bedtime stories and offer hugs and kisses when they’re feeling down.

Dana H. Glaster is a stay-at-home dad who cares for his two sons while his wife, Deborah, goes to work each day.  While going against the expectations of society and what a father should be, Dana expresses to the New York Times that he “felt like a failure, and I felt alone, and yes, I’ll admit it, I often felt like less than a man.”   Dana grabbed hold of the opportunity to enlighten and make the world aware of the changing roles of fathers in his documentary, “The Evolution of Dad.” 

In “The Evolution of Dad,” Glaster outlines a cornucopia of different situations wherein the father/child relationship challenges older stereotypes and shares why being a father in today’s world is so wonderfully unique. 

The Evolution of Dad – Official Movie Trailer:

To purchase your copy of “The Evolution of Dad,” please visit the official site by clicking here.

The Men’s Divorce Law Firm is proud to represent Husbands and Fathers in their fight for fairness and equality concerning their parental rights. 

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