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ghslaine
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What is the name of your state? New Mexico.
I am having a child and the father wants nothing to do with us: no notification of the birth, whether it's a boy or girl, no visitation or involvement at all, and I am not seeking child support. The only concern I have is that in the event of my death, he may want to assume custody.
I plan to name a family relative as the child's guardian in my will. I also plan to structure my estate to remove any financial incentive for the father to seek custody, such that money is paid out only to the guardians I designate if they are granted guardianship, otherwise the amount will be held in trust until the child reaches majority age.
My question is whether the probate court will try to contact the child's biological father as a matter of course before confirming the guardian that I designate. I have no reason to believe that he would otherwise hear of my death or come forward to contest the will.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Ghislaine
I am having a child and the father wants nothing to do with us: no notification of the birth, whether it's a boy or girl, no visitation or involvement at all, and I am not seeking child support. The only concern I have is that in the event of my death, he may want to assume custody.
I plan to name a family relative as the child's guardian in my will. I also plan to structure my estate to remove any financial incentive for the father to seek custody, such that money is paid out only to the guardians I designate if they are granted guardianship, otherwise the amount will be held in trust until the child reaches majority age.
My question is whether the probate court will try to contact the child's biological father as a matter of course before confirming the guardian that I designate. I have no reason to believe that he would otherwise hear of my death or come forward to contest the will.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Ghislaine