Q: I'm in Faulkner County Ar., and was served a petition to establish paternity and custody, how do i file answer to this?
My daughters father wants to take custody completely from me and is trying to use my past against me. Meaning i was abused most of my upbringing and become a addict due to it. In 2014 I had lost everything in tornado and i had fallen in deep depression and relapsed. It was suggested to myself that I sign my mother temporary guardianship until I get on my feet and find myself as well as my path for not only myself but my children. So I did just that and about year later decided to change myself and the path that was chosen for me and so I did. I made major changes within myself including education I've been attending college now for about 4 years. I feel like I deserve the chance to prove myself.
A: The best way it so hire an attorney and let them guide you through the process. It sounds like he's definitely the father, so he'll likely be awarded some sort of visitation, but he'll likely be required to pay child support to the child's current custodian. Is that you or your mother?
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