Q: My child's father informed me today that he's wanting to sign his paternal rights over.
We were never married, and he's about 1500 behind in child support. He claims he might as well as relinquish rights because I will never bring her to his girlfriends house to let them see her. Mind you I've told him many times they could come see her here. I'm worried it will end up turning into a custody battle. Shes 3 and he's seen her less than 20 times in her life. I have never been comfortable letting her stay with them as she has 2 kids already sharing a room. Would he be able to get rights?
A: If you have not been to court to establish a parenting plan, then you really need to do so. Just because there are other kids in his home doesn't mean he should not get to see his daughter, but not having adequate space for three kids could mean no overnight visits. Talk with a local attorney about what goes in a parenting plan or how to modify your current one if you have one.
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