What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
Hi! I am a first time mom to a beautiful little girl ( she is ONLY 2 weeks old) & the biological father ( who also was abusive & controlling) has not been emotionally or financially supportive during the pregnancy. I have received everything for her from my family members.
Me and the biological father live in different towns. I currently am living with my mom & he lives in what once was his mom's house, with his new girlfriend. Well, he spoke on visitation through texts ( having her sleepover a week, days, months)
Knowing she's still a newborn, I told him not yet. But he threatened me with court to have his visitation rights if I do not let him see her & also wants the child's last name in his name after paternity is taken since I ddnt add him to the birth certificate. Mind you, I do not have him on child support or ask for anything from him! The thing is, I WILL let him see her in my residence. I just do not want to allow her to go to a different town to stay with him until she's walking & aware of her surroundings. Also, I do not want my daughter's last name changed! However, I am new to this. I have never been witness to a situation like this nor am I knowing of the legal system.
Can the judge change my baby's last name without my permission and even if we are not married after paternity is proven?! Can he grant visitation while my child is still so young? What do I need to prove in court? Will the judge ask my choice to file for child support if visitation is ordered?
Also, in case of custody battle, what does the judge look for in a parent? I know I live with my mom but I absolutely love my daughter and me & my family have solely done everything for her! does he have a chance of taking her?! Please help! Advice please!
How should I handle this? I am worried.
Hi! I am a first time mom to a beautiful little girl ( she is ONLY 2 weeks old) & the biological father ( who also was abusive & controlling) has not been emotionally or financially supportive during the pregnancy. I have received everything for her from my family members.
Me and the biological father live in different towns. I currently am living with my mom & he lives in what once was his mom's house, with his new girlfriend. Well, he spoke on visitation through texts ( having her sleepover a week, days, months)
Knowing she's still a newborn, I told him not yet. But he threatened me with court to have his visitation rights if I do not let him see her & also wants the child's last name in his name after paternity is taken since I ddnt add him to the birth certificate. Mind you, I do not have him on child support or ask for anything from him! The thing is, I WILL let him see her in my residence. I just do not want to allow her to go to a different town to stay with him until she's walking & aware of her surroundings. Also, I do not want my daughter's last name changed! However, I am new to this. I have never been witness to a situation like this nor am I knowing of the legal system.
Can the judge change my baby's last name without my permission and even if we are not married after paternity is proven?! Can he grant visitation while my child is still so young? What do I need to prove in court? Will the judge ask my choice to file for child support if visitation is ordered?
Also, in case of custody battle, what does the judge look for in a parent? I know I live with my mom but I absolutely love my daughter and me & my family have solely done everything for her! does he have a chance of taking her?! Please help! Advice please!
How should I handle this? I am worried.
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