Q: I've been a stay at home mom for 3 years.
My daughter's father recently got kicked out of his house for not being able to pay rent. He moved into an unsafe house just to have a place to stay, and is now demanding that I take our daughter there and threatening me with attorneys and court cases. What are my rights?
A: First of all, don't ever be afraid to go to court. Secondly, it is unclear from your question what the current parenting orders may be, if you have never been to court regarding custody, and the two of you are unmarried, then you are the only one with rights to the child. If the two of you are currently married, then you have equal rights to the child; and if you have been to court previously, then you must follow the current court order. If the home is unsafe, and the current order allows him time, then talk to an attorney about seeking a Modification.
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