Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I am 9 weeks pregnant, and my fiance told me that he didn't want me around, and had neglected this baby untill now. I had already planned to not put him on the birth cert when he/she is born. What is the best advice to help in the long run if he does request a paternity test and fight for joint custody?
1 Answer from Attorneys
1. Men often behave badly when they find out they are going to be a father. Then later become great fathers after the child is born. I've seen it happen many, many times. The judges have seen this too.
2. If he files for paternity, you have to go to court and address it. Save your money now and plan to hire an attorney. FYI: He has 18 years to file for paternity and access to this child.
3. Joint custody is "presumed" in the best interest of the child. Since you don't understand what joint custody means in the State of Texas, you need to talk to an attorney what exactly joint custody means in Texas.
4. Take a deep breathe! You need to take care of yourself to have a healthy baby. You might want to sit down with an experienced family law attorney NOW and begin to understand family law in Texas so that you don't worry yourself (and potentially hurt the baby). Happy pregnancy!
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