I just had a baby girl in February. I was never married to the father, and he didn't support me at all during the pregnancy. He wanted me to have an abortion, then in the beginning of the pregnancy, he got furious with me and threatened to take the baby. I didn't hear from him at all after my 3rd month. My daughter is 6 weeks old, and he has never even seen a picture of her. I was in the middle of filing for sole custody, and due to a family emergency, I now have to move out of state. I called my lawyer, and he said if I move out of state, the father has a bigger chance of getting custody (I guess he meant joint). I don't understand how this is possible! Is he maybe just saying this because I'd have to stop paying HIM money? This is what I'm hoping, because I HAVE to move. I would think since he's never supported me, any court would let me keep custody. I will be able to make a great life for her where I'm moving. He's not even on the birth certificate. Can't I file in ANY state?
2007-03-30
09:10:07
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