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Anderson
My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Texas
My son and his ex fiance have a child together. My son decided to end the relationship and this has seriously angered the ex fiance. The child is 3 years old. My son is on the birth certificate as the father, but the child does not have his last name. No papers have been filed at this point. My son has been paying her support each month.
Here is the problem. The ex is playing games such as, "if you do this, you won't see your child". Her whole family has been ganging up on him when he picks up or drops off the child. I am guessing they are trying to get him to fight one of them or say something that they might use against him in court. I think they want to take the child away from him. Although I don't see that happening, it still makes me worry. His ex has tried to spread lies about him, such as he hit her and the child, he never did. However, his work has her on tape trying to pick a fight with one of his bosses. The ex thought they were seeing each other. They also have recorded conversations of her trying to get him fired. She is at the point now that she will be arrested if she steps foot on the property. My son does not have the money for a lawyer. I have given him information for Legal Aid in his area, was that the right thing to do? In this situation would it be wise for my son to try and file before her or just wait for her to do it? As far as I know, he is looking to file joint with main residence with the mom. He wants it to be as civil as possible. He is not out the harm her or take the child away from her. However, if it comes to the point where he doesn't feel the child is being treated well, what would a father's chance be of getting full custody? Also, it has been suggested that he tape conversations between him and the family, just to have proof of what is being said to him during the pick up and drop off of the child. Is that wise or worth it?