Conflicted123
Junior Member
Hello. I am a single mom wondering if my childs father would get any kind of custody after requesting child support. I've been avoiding it because of all the horror stories I've heard from women who get child support but then require the father for certain things after their name is put on the birth certificate. For example, getting the babys passport. He wants nothing to do with the baby. Has not seen him or called. will I have to file for sole legal custody AFTER I get the child support? Will I actually need his consent for things like the passport or for leaving the country? We were not married and I live in new york. Please let me know if more information is needed. Thanks