Q: I want sole custody of my child he lives with me he is almost 2 and I take care of him in every way I am unwed
I want sole custody of my son he lives with me he is well taken care of by me and provided for and I make all the decisions he is almost 2 when he was 6 months I allowed his father to have visitation under my supervision he is showing to be a lazy man who cant even change a diaper or provide and rather sleep then play with his child. We are unwed and don't live together what do I do ? I have a job good reputation family friends church clean record and hands on with my son who is my world. I don't trust his father but if I pull away from his father he may fight for custody what should I do? My son has everything he needs and wants and I do plan to homeschool him I have help from family as well
A: As an unmarried mother of the child, you have sole custody, and can make all decisions on if and when the father can see the child. So you get to define the terms of any involvement by the father with the child, or to totally exclude all contact. If you want to refuse to let the father see the child, you can do that. The father has no parental rights unless and until he proves paternity and has parental rights granted by the juvenile court. If he goes to court for that, he also will have to start paying child support. Talk to a local family law attorney about the factors a court will consider if the father goes to court to establish parental rights. Use the Find a Lawyer tab.
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