If my ex-boyfriend is on our daughter’s birth certificate, what are the chances that he will get some type of custody?

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If my ex-boyfriend is on our daughter’s birth certificate, what are the chances that he will get some type of custody?

My ex boyfriend is on my 5 month old’s birth certificate. He is on probation for assault in the 3rd degree for beating me up last year. I currently moved out of his apartment and back home with my mom because he kept talking to me like crap. Then I went and filed for an order of protection against him. I want to get a lawyer to get full custody of our daughter but what are his chances that he can get joint custody?

Asked on August 22, 2012 under Family Law, Missouri

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If the former boyfriend is in fact the actual father of your child there is a possibility that as the father, despite his run in with the law that he may be able to get some semblance of visitation and custody (physical) assuming that the court finds him to be a fit parent. Custody issues are quite complicated. As such, you should consult with a family law attorney on this issue to see what can be done to minimize the time that the father may have with your child.


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