24/05/2026
My name is Josh. I’m a father to Charlie, who is eight year old, and for seven years my life was shaped — and at times consumed — by the family law system.
I’m based in Melbourne, but this story isn’t unique. It’s one shared by many fathers.
Long. Exhausting. Deeply confronting.
Emotionally, mentally, and financially.
At its worst, the process broke me.
I lost more than just time with my son — I lost property, stability, and much more along the way.
I spent close to half a million dollars, faced relentless challenges, and was pushed beyond limits I never knew existed.