Shakeena Whitmore Interviews Eric Legette

Eric Legette is the Founder of Fathers With Voices. After being awarded full custody of his daughter,Mr. Legette found the most pressing need for men was information and resources.  Mr. Legette created a library of resources including free or low cost consultation, contact numbers to local family courts, legal referral services, child support assistance programs and much more. Mr. Legette also researched the emotional importance of consistent father involvement so fathers would know they have more to contribute to their child’s life than child support payments. 

Since starting Fathers With Voices, men have been able to:Establish legal paternity, Awarded court ordered visitation rights including holidays, vacation time, telephone contact and school involvement, and learn more about the family court process. etc. Fathers With Voices primary focus have been to assist men involved in family court cases.  However, the program has also assisted many mothers. After speaking to thousands of men and women involved in the “drama”, Mr. Legette learned individuals engaged in intimacy too quickly without getting to know each other and neglect to ask questions.  

Mr Legette has been seen in media outlets such as June 2008 issue- Ebony Magazine, The New York Times, The Tom Joyner Morning Show-(Roland Martin segment),The Michael Baisden Show, Community Focus with Renee Vaughn 97.1-Greensboro, North Carolina, The Busta Brown Show-97.1 WQMG-Greensboro, North Carolina.(Just to name a few)