Are his symtems under control now? Bi-polar disorder, if under control, isn't something that would place the child in danger. Who created the distance...I would imagine it would be hard for him to visit with his child because you are in a different state.
In order to have his rights terminated you would have to show abandonment. He is paying "something"...not much...but something...You will be in a better position for a TPR when you are married for a period of time.

