Child custody

I have sole custody of my son. Legal and physical custody. The father of my son has not established paternity, nor is he on the birth certificate. He has never paid any child support. I have been summons to court by him for emergency custody.. how is this possible? What does this mean?

agentry90 said:

I have sole custody of my son. Legal and physical custody. The father of my son has not established paternity, nor is he on the birth certificate. He has never paid any child support. I have been summons to court by him for emergency custody.. how is this possible? What does this mean?

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If the male hasn't established paternity, it appears that he is now attempting to establish his paternity, begin paying child support, and seek some type of visitation with the child.

So, you simply hire yourself a lawyer (or appear without one, YOUR call), and see what the man is trying to do.

Relax, if he is the father, not much you can do.
In our society, we believe that child is better off having a father and a mother in his or her life.
If he isn't the father, a paternity test will reveal the TRUTH, your life won't change.

So, show up as directed, and see what he is trying to do.
Until the appointed day and time arrives, you'll just be guessing.

It appears he is attempting to do the right thing and step up and be a Father. He needs to first establish paternity via DNA testing and have court rule he IS Father. Once that happens then court can order on support, custody and visitation. Expect him to be granted some sort of visitation once paternity is established. There will be little or nothing you can do to prevent this. Once this happens you two will need to learn to co parent your child http://www.parentnook.com/co-parenting-advice-for-your-children/

agentry90 said:

I have been summons to court by him for emergency custody.. how is this possible? What does this mean?

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Does the summons actually say *emergency custody* hearing? Here are some links with general info on an emergency custody hearing for informational/educational purposes only - not giving legal advice. Discuss with a lawyer. In your case seems "possible Dad" hasn't established paternity yet. You need to go to court & see what is going on.

http://info.legalzoom.com/happens-emergency-custody-hearing-21894.html
http://family-law.lawyers.com/child-custody/emergency-temporary-child-custody.html