Second-class dads: The fathers who are fighting to be in their children's lives

Mike Smith, a former university basketball player turned executive, faced a traumatic custody battle after his marriage ended, resulting in limited access to his three children and leading him to explore medical assistance in dying (MAID). His experience reflects a broader issue where divorced fathers struggle against stereotypes and legal biases that often prioritize mothers in custody arrangements, despite research indicating the importance of fathers in children’s development.

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