These days it’s possible for nearly every father to have joint custody. What I see again and again and again are dads who ghost until his check is garnished. Then he shows up again for a bit, but often eventually ghosts his kids again. These women BEG these guys to be part of their kids’ lives.

In Max’s case, I have a sneaking suspicion his ex wife had very good reason to try to get full custody, and frankly many women do.