If the father of your child hasn't been in their life for five to six year, and he decides to take you to court for custody what are his rights?

In my experiences, very minimal, but he still has rights. If he has a criminal history, he will likely start with limted, supervised visitation. If not, he will still likely start with very little time. If, over time, he proves himself as a good father, he can ask the court for more time.