The Occultist
Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I attempted to use the search bar first, but it's not working right now; I even searched "ticket" and still no search results were found.
I'm asking this on the behalf of a friend of mine (oh man, I'm actually saying that!).
My friend was dating (never married) her boyfriend, and ended up becoming pregnant. They have since broken up, and the baby is still not born yet. Her ex-boyfriend is now demanding some sort of custody over the unborn child, and she doesn't feel that he should play any sort of father role based on the irresponsible way he has treated her first-born child (of another man).
He is threatening to take this to court if he doesn't have his way. I have already advised that she should sit down with one or two local attorneys that are versed in such law, but in the meantime I was hoping to provide any insight I can.
Is she obligated to allow any amount of custody or visitation to this father? I don't believe she intends on attempting to procure any child support from him, but I suspect she may change her mind; is she entitled to such? And if she chooses to cash in on the child support, does that change the answer to the first question?
Any insight you experts can offer would be greatly appreciated!
I attempted to use the search bar first, but it's not working right now; I even searched "ticket" and still no search results were found.
I'm asking this on the behalf of a friend of mine (oh man, I'm actually saying that!).
My friend was dating (never married) her boyfriend, and ended up becoming pregnant. They have since broken up, and the baby is still not born yet. Her ex-boyfriend is now demanding some sort of custody over the unborn child, and she doesn't feel that he should play any sort of father role based on the irresponsible way he has treated her first-born child (of another man).
He is threatening to take this to court if he doesn't have his way. I have already advised that she should sit down with one or two local attorneys that are versed in such law, but in the meantime I was hoping to provide any insight I can.
Is she obligated to allow any amount of custody or visitation to this father? I don't believe she intends on attempting to procure any child support from him, but I suspect she may change her mind; is she entitled to such? And if she chooses to cash in on the child support, does that change the answer to the first question?
Any insight you experts can offer would be greatly appreciated!