Q: If I had a baby not being married, the father is not on birth certificate, do I have to let him see baby?
The father has not helped financially at all, he’s even questioned DNA, he has two other children from previous relationship and has nothing to do with them. I recently found out he now has another woman pregnant and also he’s on drugs and have proof.
A:
If he has not been adjudicated the Father by a Court, he has no legal right to have timesharing with the child. He will have to file a Petition for Paternity in Court to be adjudicated the Father and request timesharing. At that point, you could present your evidence and witnesses regarding his drug use and this could limit his contact with the child if the Judge determines it will not be in the best interest of the child.
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