my Fiancee & i have just broken up & we have a 4week old baby boy What rights have i got as a father?.?

Answer 1

This really is not the right place for you to look for answers. I'm sure you will get lots of helpful advice and genuine concern, but, seriously you should seek proper advice from an expert. Best of luck mate, I hope for your baby's sake you can either resolve the relationship, or at least work as a partnership in raising him. having said that it is better if you are appart that in an unstable relationship. Do your best for him, he's just starting out in life. Good luck.

Answer 2

You have a TON of rights!

First tho- take a deep breath and slow down. You didn't mention what happened but maybe your fiance could be going through some postpartum issues associated with having the baby? Maybe your feeling overwhelmed or jealous of the baby?

New baby time is a crazy time for any couple. For the sake of your child- you should both agree to be mature about whatever the issue is you are facing and try your very best to get beyond it.

If, after time, it's not resolved- you'll want to make sure you speak to a lawyer about your rights as the father.

I hope this turns out the very best for all of you.

HUGS!

Answer 3

You have the right to pay for mother and baby's rent, heating, food an general livoing expenses for the next 18 years. For this you may receive every other weekend in quality time with your child.

For the sake of the baby, try and get back together with your fiancee. Every couple goes through a rough spot just after child birth. Overcome it. Good luck.

Answer 4

different than to a married couple - is your name on the birth certificate? you are not entitled to apply for access until paternity is proved, and under english law it is the childs right to see the parent - no the other way around, 4 week old baby - and youve split up - youre nice arent you. You asked what rights you had as a father - what about the rights that baby has as a son, he has the right to know his parents, and siblings and have relationships with them should they be positive relationships, he has the right to be born - in wedlock - and not labelled for life - a B ASTARD or illegitimate, he has the right to the care and protection of his parents and to have a loving relationship, he has the right to have child support paid, and for his father to contribute towards college/university costs. 4 WEEKS - youve got to be kidding right, maybe a parenting course would be helpful or relate? You may think this is harsh but situatons liek this really irritate me

Answer 5

Until custody is determined through the courts, you have whatever rights you can legally enforce. If she refuses any visitation, get it documented and witnessed if possible. Initial custody is generally based on best interest of the child. After that, the custodial parent usually has to be proven unfit (or another significant change happen) for a change in the initial judgement to occur. Until then, be Mr. Model Citizen, keep your nose clean, and round up anyone who will be a good character witness.

Answer 6

Are you in the UK?

If yes, you don't actually have any as you weren't married to the mother (a situation Bob Geldof has rightly been trying to change).

What you need to do is obtain a statement of parental responsibility. I can't remember exactly what this is called, but what it means is that, once you have it, the law will give you the same rights you would have had if you were married.

A solicitor or Citizen's Advice Bureau should be your next step.

Answer 7

Depending on what the reason was for your breakup - you know - if you are violent etc. Such a shame, with a young baby in the house and all. There is a lot of pressure on parents when there is a newborn in the house - especially the mother, it's a 24 hour job and if you're not prepared for it, it can knock you around. I hope you have an equal role in raising your child.

Answer 8

As you are not married to your child's mother, you don't have Parental Responsibility unless your name appears on the child's birth certificate. To get Parental Responsibility, you need to either marry her (then you acquire it) or be granted it by her by way of a Parental Responsibility Agreement which is then sent to the Principal Registry of the Family Division at the Royal Courts of Justice to be sealed. If she doesn't grant it to you, you can get a solicitor to help you apply to the court for an order granting you Parental Responsibility. It's important for you to have this, so you can make important decisions about the baby's welfare whenever he's in your care, e.g. if (God forbid) he should need urgent medical attention, you might need to sign forms. You don't want to have to send her text messages on her mobile when she's out at some nightclub with the girls, dancing round their handbags and sinking tequilas.

PS in the UK, anyone who refers to "custody" and/or "access" is a good ten years out of date and you can pretty much discount what they say.

Answer 9

You have a right to file for custody in your local family court. You have a right to be a part of child's life in any aspect. Also depends of what is the outcome of the custody battle you might be given visitation rights as well. You can make decisions about your child health and schooling and much more. The first thing to do is to talk to an attorney.

Answer 10

if ur in the uk u hav full paternity rights but remember u must want to be a part of his life for any court to side with u if possible talk to her ask her wot contact she will allow u dont agree to anything u wont stick to never giv her cash as if things get ugly u need proof u r helping support ur boy u sound like u hav given up on being a family a new birth is alien the 1st time it happens so we can all freak out and react badly maybe time will heel ur 2s love for the sake of ur son good luck