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What do I do? Five years ago I left my abusive boyfriend. I found out I was pregnant and told him. I moved and changed my number and never heard from him since. Everyday there is a constant thought of him returning into my life and wanting custody of my son. He lives in Illinois and is a registered sex offender. I live in Indiana and had my son here. He is not on any birth certificates. If I were to file for sole custody would I have to see him in court? And should I file for sole custody?
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Indiana paternity law is found in Indiana Code 31-14-5 - you can Google the statutes applicable to your situaition. Also applicalbe is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. Based on your report, Indiana is the proper state for jurisdiction. Absent an adoption (which you must notice Father about), Dad will be able to attempt to establish paternity of this child for many years. He can establish enforceable rights and obligations with respect to the child if he is the biological father. Right now he has presumptive rights as described in the stattues. A history of domestic violence is relavent to any determination of child access; however, the best interests of the child controls. Child support will also be established. If you have received state or federal benefits for the child, the local Prosecutor's Office may also choose to seek child support on behalf of the child. They will contact you if that becomes the case. I iwould strongly suggest contacting an attorney to further discuss your options.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2022 at 6:10 AM
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