Q: I just had a baby. I've never been married to the father, and broke up in Feb. He hasn't been involved in pregnancy.
He has repeatedly disrespected my wishes as far as communications have gone during my pregnancy. I asked for texting only, strictly about the baby and in the 5 times he has contacted me in 9 months, it has always been about US and NEVER asking about the child. He trespassed onto my property after breaking up (garage and gate). I was pregnant at the time. He has never asked about gender of the baby, name, due date, health complications, etc. I told him I didn't want any help from him while pregnant for my mental and emotional health (he's manipulative sexually and mentally and I had a high risk pregnancy). He has a history of domestic violence and driving drunk with a child in the car. I want to block all contact from him, I told him to download the talking parents app, but never heard from him again. I've tried to keep communication open through pregnancy but I'm done trying. Are there any legal repercussions to changing my number and cutting off contact? He's not on BC.
A: In Alabama, a child born to an unwed mother is solely hers. She has full and complete custody. The father has no rights, if and until he is adjudicated the father in court. If he wants any rights he will have to file something. But right now, he has no rights and you can do just about anything you want. But if he does file something, I’d talk to a lawyer immediately. Good luck!
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