Father, you know the circumstances behind this matter...and the issues like so many others in the world today. People who came together, loved one another, married and had children, divorced and now because of our society and its nature, acrimoniously find themselves in courts where judges, not parents and grandparents, decide where children will live, if they can visit family in other states and how much money will be paid to support them. My eyes are wet with tears and my chest tight in holding back the floodgates as I consider what we have become as your people.

Father go into the court with this man and hold evil at bay. Father enter the heart and mind of the judge, the attorneys, as well as this man and his ex-wife. Close the mouths and ears of all the participants to anything but truth. And Father in your amazing grace...let justice prevail...let the final ruling be your ruling in these matters. And Father...if it is not to much to ask...touch the hearts of this dad and this ex-wife to end the bitterness and strife between them. This child has a right to be supported by this father...but this Father also has a right and need to support himself and re-establish his life. Father God as Solomon wisely dealt with the two women who argued over the living child, saying cut the baby in half since you both both say it belongs to you..and give each of them half, which brought the child's true mother to say no...do not kill my child...let the other woman have it...just as this great King Solomon as judge led that matter to truth under your guidance...I plead that your method would be the same in this criminal and civil case. Bring justice Father...temper it with mercy...but let the truth prevail!!! In Jesus name...Amen!