Q: What rights does my daughters dad have, we have never been married and he has not taken me to court for rights?
My daughters dad and I have shared custody (nothing legal just an agreed upon timeframe). On my time, he constantly is calling and texting me and harrases me if I don't answer his calls. He calls/texts anywhere from 5-20 times per night. It is excessive and he gets nasty when I do not respond. I have told him to stop and he doesn't. What can I do about this? He insists its his right to know where we are at all times and what we are doing.
A: If you were not married, and no court granted him parental rights, then you have sole legal custody, and you do not have to allow him any contact at all. He has no rights until the court grants him rights. If he is harassing you, you can block him. If he is not paying child support, then file for it. If he does establish paternity and the court grants him parental rights, the court will determine custody and parenting arrangements. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review all the facts of your situation and advise you.
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