Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

what rights does he have?

im 16 and pregnant the baby's daddy is now 18. he has been starting alot of trouble with me and my family. i dont want to have anything to do with him. so im just wanting to know what legal rights does he have with the baby? does the baby have to take his last name? i just need some help. thanks


Asked on 6/16/09, 9:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: what rights does he have?

He has the following rights that he can assert. However, that does not mean that he will be awarded such rights.

1) Visitation pursuant to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines located at the Indiana Judicial Website or,

2)custody, if the court determines that it is in the best interest of the child, in which case you will have visitation.

3) In all likelihood, the baby will have his last name, although that is not an absolute.

4) The obligation to pay child support if you have custody or to receive support from you if he gets custody.

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Answered on 6/16/09, 10:23 am


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