How hard is it for a male to get full and sole custody of his child?

Question

I'm 8.5 months pregnant. The father wanted me to have an abortion when he found out, and I chose to keep the baby. He left me, and then came back for a very very brief period when I was about 3 months pregnant. I haven't spoken to him in 5 months now... and the last time I spoke to him he was screaming at me saying that he was going to "Come down on my ***" in court and take the baby away. Throughout my pregnancy I've tried to just forget it - I've been working and going to school full time - paying all medical bills by myself. But as the time gets closer, I'm becoming TERRIFIED. I mean, after the baby is here, my lawyer will be filing for child support, and I'm not even sure that it's worth it!! I'm terrified that he'll be able to get my child... his family is wealthy... How probable is this? What can I do? What can HE do? I would appreciate ANY advice.

Answer 1

It really does depend on what state you are in. My advice to you is this: keep records of absolutely EVERYTHING. If you end up in an argument over the phone, document the date and what was said. Document all of your prenatal expenses, and if you have any proof that he wanted you to get an abortion, be sure to let your lawyer know that as well. Sorry I can't give you more advice; I hope it all works out for you
Good luck!