Q: Do you have to be a member before you can help?

A: Yes, Unfortunately we do have to ask that you become a member, this way we know who we are talking to. So many times people have called us and have asked questions, then they call back and we have no way of knowing what they had talked about.

Q: Is my Donation tax deductible?

A: Yes, This is what the IRS says:

IRS Publication 1771, Charitable Contributions—Substantiation
and Disclosure Requirements, explains the federal tax law for organizations
such as charities and churches that receive tax-deductible charitable
contributions and for taxpayers who make contributions.

Contributions You Can Deduct

Generally, you can deduct your contributions of money or property that you make to, or for the use of, a qualified organization. A gift or contribution is “for the use of” a qualified organization when it is held in a legally enforceable trust for the qualified organization or in a similar legal arrangement.

The contributions must be made to a qualified organization and not set aside for use by a specific person.

If you give property to a qualified organization, you generally can deduct the fair market value of the property at the time of the contribution. See Contributions of Property, later.

Your deduction for charitable contributions is generally limited to 50% of your adjusted gross income, but in some cases 20% and 30% limits may apply. See Limits on Deductions, later.

The total of your charitable contributions deduction and certain other itemized deductions may be limited. See the instructions for Form 1040 for more information.

There are two general rules that organizations need to be aware of to meet substantiation and disclosure requirements for federal income tax return reporting purposes:

• A donor is responsible for obtaining a written acknowledgment from a charity for any single contribution of $250 or more before the donor can claim a charitable contribution on his/her federal income tax return

• A charitable organization is required to provide a written disclosure to a donor who receives goods or services in exchange for a single payment in excess of $75

• You can seethe complete document by clicking below http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#d0e491

Q: Do your volunteers keep everything confidential?

A: Yes, all information that is given to a Dads Unite representative is kept very confidential, this includes anyone in the whole organization, meaning they cannot say or give to anyone anything that you do not want them to. Everyone in the organization must sign a confidentiality statement before they can be any part of our organization.

Q: Can anyone be a member?

A:Yes, here at Dads Unite we will never say no to anyone needing help. We might be geared for helping dads, but we help moms and children to. We are out to help families stay together. Both in and out of the relationship, our goal is to keep the children in touch with both mom and dad.

Q: Why do you use PayPal for all of your donations? Aren’t you loosing a lot of your money to them?

A: We here at Dads Unite, do not want anybody’s personal information put on the airways for someone to grab. By using PayPal they have all the right security and firewalls to keep our sponsors and members safe from identity theft. Because PayPal knows what we do for the community and are fellow Dads, they do not charge very much and they keep very good records of all of our donations. So in a way they are also our bookkeepers.

Q: Are you connected with the Government in any way?

A: No, we are very proud in saying that; we do work with state and federal government agencies, and other country’s governments. To make sure that Dads Stay Dads, this is a must. This is how we help our fellow Dad.

Q: What can Dads Unite do to help me in my particular situation?

A: We offer third party intervention between the child’s mother and you in order to offer an alternative to court proceedings. As well as help in lowering child support orders so that you can get back to paying on your child support. Counselors and dad support groups to help you talk through your problems. Attorneys when needed. Forms in your respective state that may possibly need to be filed. And even job placement assistance when needed.

A: Unfortunately, there is a 90-day probationary period to the attorneys list. because we at Dads Unite want to be certain that all other options have been exhausted and that pursuing legal recourse is a certainty and not a standard. Once you have been a member in good standing for 90 days we will then gladly assist you in acquiring an attorney to help you stay in contact with your children.

Q: Will you only help me to get visitation rights with my child and then that’s it?

A: No, Dads Unite is concerned with you obtaining visitation rights, but we are also concerned with you remaining in contact with your child after you achieve visitation or custody. We are in it for the long haul right along with you

A: Even if you never need us your contribution will go towards helping other dads to stay in contact with their children. That’s why our name is Dads Unite. Only when dads unite will more children be able to know their fathers.

A: We’re sorry, but no. Money is not the issue when it comes to access to the attorneys list. The reason there is a 90-day probationary period to the attorneys list is because we at Dads Unite want to be certain that all other options have been exhausted and that pursuing legal recourse is a certainty and not a standard.

Q: If I was to become a volunteer would I be compensated?

A: Yes, all volunteers with Dads Unite Inc. will be compensated on an hourly basis

A: At Dads Unite we have many different things that a volunteer could help out with. It really depends on your availability and what would interest you. Obviously it is you that are contributing your time, so we would like it for you to do something that you at least enjoy and would get satisfaction out of. It could be answering phones, running a Fathers Meeting, assisting in paper work areas, or even simply offering to help out at our company daycare center. It is really up to you. Any aspect of our organization is open to volunteer work.

Q: What is Dads Unite all about?

A: Dads Unite Incorporated is dedicated to helping dads stay in contact with their children in post relationship situations.