Q: What are my options?
My son's father has never met, spoken to, or been involved with our son. Very rarely pays a small amount of child support (I have a child support case open). He participated in paternity testing, and it's proven he's the father. My son is 2 and his father has moved to 2 different states since he has been born. He has never provided me with his address or phone number since the birth of my son. What options do I have? I'm single, so I don't know if I can legally have him sign away his rights.
Also, he is married and it's becoming pretty clear that his wife is pushing him to keep running from his parental obligations to my child. They also have children together. I've tried to keep communication open, but have found that very difficult due to his wife getting involved and causing a fight every time. Even when we are getting along, she jumps in and causes a fight. Are there any charges that can be filed for her involvement in the loss of the potential child/parent relationship?
A: Yes there are a few things you can do. Also, if you were never married would help determine how hard or easy the process will ne.
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