Bittersweet Day for an Illinois Father Who Won Joint Custody of One Son but Lost Another, a Young Basketball Player He Still Fights for

Floyd-Nicks, who has been actively involved in mentoring and guiding young men even before becoming a father, expressed his heartbreak publicly on Facebook.

January 13, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 12, 2026

Recently, Illinois father Cervante Floyd-Nicks shared his bittersweet emotions over his ongoing custody battle.

While he secured joint custody of one of his sons, Ace, he lost custody of another, Jayce, a young basketball player he continues to fight for.

Floyd-Nicks, who has been actively involved in mentoring and guiding young men even before becoming a father, expressed his heartbreak publicly on Facebook.

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On what would have been Jayce’s birthday, he posted a heartfelt message addressing the struggles he faces in trying to maintain a relationship with his son. He ,

The father’s message emphasized his ongoing commitment to Jayce and his hope for a future where they can resume their close-knit family life.

Floyd-Nicks shared that despite the challenges, he, along with Jayce’s siblings, wished him a happy birthday and remains optimistic that their family will eventually return to “our dope lives.”

His post also included a pointed commentary on the emotional difficulties fathers face when separated from their children, noting that “any woman that lets another man take away an active and loving father is a Bum B-word.”

The post grabbed hundreds of reactions from friends, family, and supporters, many of whom offered prayers, encouragement, and birthday wishes for Jayce.

Memi Love, a friend and supporter, ,

Similarly, Courtney Mc offered a message of patience and hope, encouraging Floyd-Nicks to remain steadfast in his pursuit of justice and fatherly connection.

Messages ranged from simple birthday greetings like “Happy Birthday Jayce” to heartfelt reassurances.

Sharon Banks commented, “Praying that God will work it out for you,” while Desiree Jackson praised Floyd-Nicks’ perseverance, ,

Others, including Lisa Travis, Patrice Trina Moore, and Kimberly Huddleston, extended birthday wishes to Jayce while expressing support for the father’s fight.

Jenn Taylor, rote, “Smh. Keep fighting brother. The good will always prevail. Happy birthday nephew!!!” while Nicole Dotson highlighted the broader implications of Floyd-Nicks’ struggle, she emphasized the importance of paternal involvement, ,

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