Legal Question in Family Law in Alaska

I was in a relationship with a Marine in North Carolina. I had to move to Alaska and he decided to move on. Shortly after I got to Alaska I found out I was pregnant, I called and told him and he hung up on me. I hadn't heard from him besides we talked long enough to get a dna test. I got an amniocentesis and the results came back it was his baby. He still denied it and wants a second dna test. From then on I got calls and threats from his friends and one time from him saying he was going to make sure I lost the baby. He ended up deploying in March. I had the baby 3 weeks ago and he found out. Him and his family started calling and threatening saying I should have contacted them, but I had no numbers or anything. Now I keep getting emails and phone calls. All threats saying I should enjoy my son while I still have him, that they are going to get custody, and that I'm an unfit mother. I'm in the Army and have provided everything for this child with no assistance from the father or his family. I hardly leave the house I stay home with my child. My question is what can be done? Can he or his family get custody? What can I do to stop the harassment? All I'm trying to do is protect my child.


Asked on 5/24/11, 4:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard Thorgaard Law Firm

No, from what you say there is no reason he would be awarded custody. He might, however, possibly be awarded some sort of visitation rights.

Since the child has been in Alaska since he was born, custody would have to be determined in the Alaska courts, not North Carolina or elsewhere.

What do they say to substantiate their claim that you are "an unfit mother"? Since they have not seen you, I assume, since before the baby was born, it is difficult to imagine what, if anything, they have to back up this claim.

It appears to me that they are "blowing smoke".

If you want, for a reasonable fee, I can help you petition the court for a child custody and visitation order. It might even be possible to get an order that the child's father pay some or all of your attorney fees. Let me know if you would are interested in something like this.

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Answered on 5/24/11, 6:54 pm


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