worked together at Lorain Products. A year later, Ben was convinced, and Lorence was serious about establishing paternity.
Lorence's claims were proven true as per the DNA test results. The letter brought both men face to face in court as they fought hard for Bryan's custody.
Initially, young Bryan's time was split evenly, and the two men traded him every Thursday evening and Monday morning for three years. Ben was also made to pay Lorence monthly child support, but he later appealed the decision.
Ben helps Bryan with his school work. | Source: YouTube.com/OWN
Amidst the court battle, Ben recalled his son was caught up between his biological and non-biological fathers. The distraught widower appealed to the court when he realized the legal paperwork didn't include his one weekend each month with Bryan.
Ben revealed he yearned to take his son to the games on weekends, which he couldn't do during the regular school week. In July 2000, the court ruled that the shared parenting agreement was illegal because the parties were not a married couple.
Consequently, Ben was given Bryan's sole custody, and Lorence received full visitation rights. What are your thoughts on this story? How would you feel if you were in Ben or Lorence's place?
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