Okay real quick.
Well I'd earlier with a brief story of what I am going through, but I'll give you the short version
Short version is good.
I am 19, 5 months pregnant, and no longer with the father.
He is not daddy yet. Not daddy until he signs an AOP or is legally adjudicated as such.
We separated 2-3 months ago and have not spoken since.
OKay.
I moved back in w/ my family b/c he wouldn't get a job to support us (I was too sick & couldn't work),
He has no legal responsibility to support you. YOU have a legal responsibility to support you.
he had no car and no licenses so I couldn't get back & forth to drs. appointments, and no way to get to the hospital if an emergency occured.
Did you have a car or driver's license? What about a bus?
As are you.
What about yoU?
and he parties, drinks a lot, sleeps around,
You are 19 and pregnant. That does not speak to your chastity.
and I suspect he could be doing drugs,
That matters not. You need to prove it.
and he has no steady place to live, he just drifts from friend-to-friend looking for a place to stay,
You have no steady place to live. YOU live with your family. You do not have your own home.
and I've recently found out he wants custody of our child.
He is entitled to custody just as you are.
My questions are this:
Can he get it?
Yes. Expect him to get joint custody -- at the very least joint legal.
What are his rights as a parent?
Once he establishes paternity -- the same as yours.
I am on GA Medicaid--Do I have to list him as the father?
(I've been told I did or they'd revoke my insurance)
You have your answer.
When baby's born do I HAVE to let him sign the birth certificate?
Actually no one signs the birth certificate.
I have tons more questions, but I don't want to hit you all at once!
YOu will get tons of answers. But realize -- you may whine I was harsh or mean. That is nothing. If you were the opposition in court I would be much more harsh. Your criticisms of him can easily be turned around on you.