Q: I want to file for sole physical/legal custody with visitation. The father hasn't provided anything for her
I'm due next week and the father hasn't asked about her, provided anything for her or made any effort to communicate in months. I do not wish to take his visitation rights however he has stated clearly that she is MY child, which I took as he wanted no parts. I'm just looking to do the right thing for my daughter
A: As soon as the child is born, you can file for custody. You should also file for child support at the same time. Child support will be ordered regardless of his desire to be a part of the child's life or not. As for custody, some visitation is likely to be ordered, but whether he actually spends time with the child or not is up to him. You should consult with a lawyer to explore all of your options.
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