I ordered paternity testing on a child born of a casual sexual encounter at college. It was positive.
I sought visitation and custody through a lawyer and have fallen in love with the child. The mother wants child support and sole custody.
The mother controls the visitation schedule, limiting me to an hour or 2 per week.At 7 months she let me be alone with the child for 1 hour.
My family immediately accepted and loves the child.
I want joint physical and custodial custody.
I am a junior in college in Iowa,in debt, no car and an education major.
Do I have a chance at joint custodial in Iowa?
Yesterday the mother had a meltdown when I asked for the child for an overnight visit at my parents house. She said no overnights until 2 1/2 years. Our court date is 8 weeks from now. I want more time with my little girl.

