padadneedshelp
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
I am a father of a 3 year old boy. I am in need of some answers about questions of child custody and possible child support.
The Scenario: My girlfriend and I own a home, both names on the mortgage and deed, and we have a son together. Recently she has asked that we separate. I have stayed at the home in fear of losing my contact with my son. At this point in time it has become necessary for me or her to longer occupy the same space. But before I possibly leave I want to know what i need to do that would ensure me custody of my son. I don't care about the house at all. What legal steps should I take, my name is on the birth certificate, no we have not established paternity (no need till now), to give me the best chance of getting custody. I do not drink, smoke, or anything else. Since the separation the girlfriend has gone out at least twice a week, which i document, and sometimes not returned home. I am the one that takes care of my son when she goes out. I just want to know what i can do, i feel my options are relatively limited.
I am a father of a 3 year old boy. I am in need of some answers about questions of child custody and possible child support.
The Scenario: My girlfriend and I own a home, both names on the mortgage and deed, and we have a son together. Recently she has asked that we separate. I have stayed at the home in fear of losing my contact with my son. At this point in time it has become necessary for me or her to longer occupy the same space. But before I possibly leave I want to know what i need to do that would ensure me custody of my son. I don't care about the house at all. What legal steps should I take, my name is on the birth certificate, no we have not established paternity (no need till now), to give me the best chance of getting custody. I do not drink, smoke, or anything else. Since the separation the girlfriend has gone out at least twice a week, which i document, and sometimes not returned home. I am the one that takes care of my son when she goes out. I just want to know what i can do, i feel my options are relatively limited.