I Want The House, The Kids And The Kidney!
A Long Island man's quest to end his messy divorce took a new turn this week as he demanded his estranged wife give back the kidney he donated to her in 2001.
It's a touching tale and one that has been met with ridicule from area divorce attorneys.
"She ripped out his heart, but he doesn't get to rip out her kidney," says Lisa Bloom, a legal analyst for CBS' The Early Show.
Calling this a publicity stunt by the scorned husband, Dr. Richard Batista, Bloom says there is absolutely no chance his soon-to-be ex-wife, Dawnell, will have to give her new kidney back.
"He wants his pound of flesh," Bloom said, but "he's not going to get it by way of the kidney."
For his part, the doctor said he would accept $1.5 million in compensation. He's also said that despite his marriage crumbling and a strained relationship with his three kids, he does not regret donating the kidney.
"There is no greater feeling on this planet. As God is my witness, I felt as if I could put my arm around Jesus Christ. It was an unbelievable; I was walking on a cloud.
To this day I would still do it again."
For more on this story and Bloom's scathing analysis, click below:
Copyright 2009 CBS. All rights reserved. It's a touching tale and one that has been met with ridicule from area divorce attorneys.
"She ripped out his heart, but he doesn't get to rip out her kidney," says Lisa Bloom, a legal analyst for CBS' The Early Show.
Calling this a publicity stunt by the scorned husband, Dr. Richard Batista, Bloom says there is absolutely no chance his soon-to-be ex-wife, Dawnell, will have to give her new kidney back.
"He wants his pound of flesh," Bloom said, but "he's not going to get it by way of the kidney."
For his part, the doctor said he would accept $1.5 million in compensation. He's also said that despite his marriage crumbling and a strained relationship with his three kids, he does not regret donating the kidney.
"There is no greater feeling on this planet. As God is my witness, I felt as if I could put my arm around Jesus Christ. It was an unbelievable; I was walking on a cloud.
To this day I would still do it again."
For more on this story and Bloom's scathing analysis, click below:
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If you have been through a divorce you would understand the frustration and lack of support the legal system has for the father. Basically, the woman dictates the custody; empowering her even more if it gets ugly.
Posted by SusanHelit at 03:46 PM : Jan 09, 2009
And you base that opinion on what....?
SusanHelit
Review the facts as they are presented. The original divorce was filed years ago and this recent statement is that he has not seen his kids in months, well before he filed this claim. This act is what he needs to do to move the process along. Far less worse than her withholding the kids from their father.
Posted by laurieleemoo at 03:57 PM : Jan 09, 20"
Read my post. That is what I said. Your referring to my reply to another post.
I hope his attorney charges him out the ying-yang which will not be collectible either!
It''''s just a sad story.
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Posted by mecury69 at 03:27 PM : Jan 09, 2009
A gift is a gift...period....NO need for a contract
This guy is a total moron and so is his attorney if he''s telling his client he has any chance of winning.
This is Basic Law 101!!!
Now, if they behave, they can share the kids - but there''s no doubt far more to the story here.
As a judge, no doubt, this will NOT help him get to see his kids more.