Q: Would the father of my child get equal rights as me?
A few months ago I pressed charges for domestic assault against my ex-boyfriend. He is the father of my son, and I was going to file for child support; however, would he be able to get the same rights in custody/parenting time as me? To clarify, would me filing for child support give him these rights? I want to file for child support, but don’t trust the father enough to allow him to be around our son yet. Especially since I had to press charges.
A: Child support and custodial rights are two separate issues. You filing for child support would not automatically give him access or decision-making rights to your child. However, if you do file for child support, in my experience, he is likely to seek custody/visitation with the child. You should definitely consult an attorney to help you in this matter. The fact that you are a victim of domestic violence needs to be addressed in the court. Best of luck.
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