Here's the skinny: Lived in NE with "Joe". Had a baby with Joe last year and he signed the birth cert as well as legal acknowledgement of paternity. Joe is moderately abusive, I left in August of 06. He knew I was going, I gave notice at my job, had movers, etc. Moved to IL. Things have deteriorated over the months, he leaves harassing messages on my voicemail, calls me names, etc., etc. Doesn't give me a dime. He is now threatening to come take my baby away. Logistically, this would be very difficult as he is broke and far away. Legally, does he have any rights? He missed the opportunity to get me for crossing state lines, his months of silence are legal acceptance of my residence. Can I legally stop him, get a restraining order or something? I have 24 voicemails saved from the past 7 days, including one with the threat to take my boy.
Please spare me the speech about having a baby with this guy. I know, I'm now trying to move on and do what is best by my boy.
2007-03-31
16:31:43
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Melissa M
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