Hi, my name is Tracey Canuel and I'm fundraising for my best friend's son, Nick Halliday. There are two sides to every story. Here is Nick's. Nick and his ex dated and she moved in with Nick in Alberta from her hometown in Saskatchewan. Unexpectedly, she became pregnant and they had a baby boy. Two months after their son's birth, their relationship ended and Mom took their son back to her home town in Saskatchewan where she lives with her parents. This was against Nick's wishes. Since that time, Nick has done everything in his power to see his son, who is now 2, and be the best Dad but it has been made difficult and cost-prohibitive for him. Initially, Nick tried to negotiate access to his son directly with his ex but that was unsuccessful because his ex did not want their son to be brought to Alberta. Next, Nick paid lawyers to be able to meet halfway with his ex and bring his boy home. It was recommended that he slowly build up access time with the end goal of Nick being able to bring his son to Alberta during his access time. All-access to date has been conducted 15 minutes from his ex's home. At first, Nick saw his son in Saskatchewan for 2 hours a day for 2 days then that built up to 4 hours per day for 2 days, then 8 hours per day for 2 days then overnight for 2 nights. These visits were at Nick's expense and the drive was 6 hours each way. He has spent approximately $750.00 each visit between gas, hotels and food which he has done every 2 weeks or as his shifts permitted. Every time Nick went to Saskatchewan, either his parents or his 2 siblings went with him. Nick is determined to have a relationship with his son as are his Oma, Opa, Aunt and Uncle, who all love him dearly. When not with his son, Nick video calls him every night to read him bedtime stories and visit. Nick's recent attempt to bring his son home during his access time was via a Mediator, who both parties agreed to. An agreement was reached in that both parties were to drive 3 hours each to exchange their son at a halfway point. Nick was finally "allowed" to bring his son to his home in Alberta. He and his family were beyond excited. Nick drove the 3 hours but his ex did not show up, leaving Nick devastated and so frustrated. He has done everything asked of him. His ex is fine with Nick having access as long as it's in Saskatchewan, which is unfair. Nick's lawyer says nothing can be done and his ex doesn't have to abide by the agreement. Nick feels his only option now is to go to court but he cannot afford that. He has exhausted his family's financial assistance as well. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Let's be Nick's village. Please consider donating to help Nick pay his lawyer fees so that he can have access to his son in Alberta. Every dollar and share is welcome. If you have been through something similar and have suggestions, they are welcome. Thank you from all of us!
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