Rightstobaby
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Obligation to notify "potential" father about child's birth/facilitate contact?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant. I was in a relationship with my ex for 15 months and it is 99% likely that he is the Father of the baby. We have had several discussions re: parenting plans, etc for after the baby is born assuming he is the father but unfortunately, these conversations have recently broken down as he will not negotiate with me in any way.
When the baby is born in 8 weeks, what are my legal obligations as far as notifying him of the baby's birth, establishing paternity and "facilitating contact" with him prior to paternity officially being established?
Obviously, if he is the Father (which as I said, is likely) than I will encourage and support a relationship between Father and child. I am wondering what a family court would expect me to "facilitate" prior to the establishment of paternity. I don't want to be viewed as in any way trying to interfere with his ability to have a relationship with the baby but at the same time don't want unnecessary stress in the first few weeks, etc.
Can anyone give me an idea of what courts in Mecklenburg County, NC tend to order for infant visitation with the Father?
I was going to be relocating out of state, but have decided to stay here as there is no good "long distance" solution for an infant in visitation schedules. As I indicated in a previous post, I will be breastfeeding and we both agree with this choice as best for the baby.
Thank you...
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant. I was in a relationship with my ex for 15 months and it is 99% likely that he is the Father of the baby. We have had several discussions re: parenting plans, etc for after the baby is born assuming he is the father but unfortunately, these conversations have recently broken down as he will not negotiate with me in any way.
When the baby is born in 8 weeks, what are my legal obligations as far as notifying him of the baby's birth, establishing paternity and "facilitating contact" with him prior to paternity officially being established?
Obviously, if he is the Father (which as I said, is likely) than I will encourage and support a relationship between Father and child. I am wondering what a family court would expect me to "facilitate" prior to the establishment of paternity. I don't want to be viewed as in any way trying to interfere with his ability to have a relationship with the baby but at the same time don't want unnecessary stress in the first few weeks, etc.
Can anyone give me an idea of what courts in Mecklenburg County, NC tend to order for infant visitation with the Father?
I was going to be relocating out of state, but have decided to stay here as there is no good "long distance" solution for an infant in visitation schedules. As I indicated in a previous post, I will be breastfeeding and we both agree with this choice as best for the baby.
Thank you...