Q: 50/50 custody.
I plan on discussing with my lawyer when the time comes. I dont have the extra $ right now and because of the tender age of my daughter i know it will not happen. I just wanted to know if i keep up with everything and keep doing what im doing if my chances will be greater. I already know her mom will never just agree to it especially since that will deviate support drastically. But i take my responsibilities as a father very seriously and i want to see my child more than every other weekend when shes older. I asked her mom for extra time with my daughter and she told me if i agree to having childs last name hyphenated she would consider it. Basically using my innocent child as a bargaining chip to get what MOM wants not what is in the best interest of the child right now.
A: You should continue to follow the parenting time schedule and to be actively involved in your child's life. You definitely should not agree to change your child's surname. Do not miss any parenting time, attend school functions and attend extracurricular activities. If you do that , it will help you when you petition the court for more parenting time. Also, make sure you are always current with child support payments and any other expenses you are responsible for.
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