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Then he acknowledged paternity and he's the legal father. I take it DSS is child protective services. Is there a case plan Mom has to follow to get the child back? It's good they placed the child with Dad.

Normally an unmarried mom has custody by default, and dad has to prove paternity and file for rights. Has dad done any of this?

I didn't see that the order was originally in NY. That's important, cause if he still lives there, jurisdiction could in fact still be there. From my last post...or any state court determines that the child, parents, or any acting parents do not reside in the state which currently has...

What papers did you sign? Were they filed with the court? Does dad see his son?

You're right. My mistake.

If there is drug dealing activity going on there, could you enlist the help of an undercover cop? And make sure that all those in authority know that if the baby is taken, you are available. It can be very hard to get a grandchild out of foster care. If both parents are ever incarcerated, you...

I'm not sure if your legal aid will deal with custody issues, but ask them. I know that here, you can get an hour with an attorney for little or no cost. Also, if there is a law school near you they may have someone who could help you respond. I know that it needs to be done correctly to...

Parenting time and support are separate. You have no orders yet (right?) so he doesn't have to pay. Parents don't have to pay to see their kids (although some states' support depends on how much time the kids spend with a parent). You have equal rights to the kids at this point. If you...

If the existing court order grants him father's day, then you have to have the child available to him. Since it's been that long, maybe you could file for a modification to allow for a re-introductory period to let them get re-acquainted, if and when he decides to spend time with her again...

It's not up to either of you to call and remind Mom it's her weekend, but you have to make the kids available for her. I know it's a pain, my son deals with an ex like that (he has custody). Her visits are her right, but she is not obligated to take them. Maybe Dad could get written into the...

How was he able to file in NY? VA has jurisdiction. I would get a consult with a local attorney to see how to respond, basically saying that NY does not have jurisdiction and to dismiss the case there. Then if he is serious he can file in your state.

You can maybe change her name, but you can't put your husband's name on her BC. Not without terminating dad's rights and hubby adopting. You'd have to find dad and establish his rights before you take them away, if I'm not mistaken.