Dear Dr. Meg,

I’ve been separated from my wife and daughter for about 15 months now. Since I’ve been separated I’ve been helping out with daycare expense, clothing and food. However, my wife is seeking more money. She’s asking for a very huge amount each month so at this moment it’s very difficult for us to come to agreement on how much support she needs so she’s taking me to court. The day after Father’s day!!! My wife and I have plans to restore our marriage after counseling. Is it right or necessary that she takes me to court when we should be taking steps to restore our marriage?

Signed,

Headed To Court

Dear HTC,

It sounds like your wife is dragging her feet on reconciliation. Asking for huge amounts of money, (unless you are very wealthy) and taking you to court while doing so right after Father’s Day, tells me that she is very angry and hurt.

You must remember some very important things because while you are going through marital difficulties and separation, it is hard to think clearly. First, your family is not only worth fighting for, but this must be your top priority as the father in…