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Thanks for the replies. I will be submitting the paperwork this week.

I spoke with a lady who works in the office and she said I will not be notified via mail about the hearing dates, etc. That they are posted on a website and I will have to keep up with it. Anyone heard of that?

Ok I see. So how does the process work once I submit the papers? I think it said like 46 days before anything,  hearings, etc.

Thanks for the responses.

I did sign the birth certificate, so paternity is confirmed.

I live 5 minutes away from mom, closer to his school then she is.

Filling out the paperwork it only has if you want Sole Custody or Joint Legal only. It doesn't give the option for Joint Legal and Physical. In you all's opinion, what are my chances of getting Sole custody and her getting visitation?

She keeps me from seeing the child when she gets mad, thus his relatives on my side of the family can't see him either. I read somewhere that judges look at which parent will ensure the child maintains a good relationship with both parents and relatives.

She also doesn't provide the academic support he needs. She does not help with his homework like she should. I would pick him up in the mornings for school and his homework would be wrong. He almost failed this past year. I had to sneak to his bus stop to see him and help him with his homework because she wouldn't let me see him. I would be up at the school talking to his teachers to keep up with with his grades, etc., to make sure he fulfilling all requirements.

I would be happy with Shared legal and physical but, like I said, it doesn't give that option.

Hello All,

My situation is that I have a 12 year old son. His mother and I never married and have been going by a Parenting Plan that we formulated. I never Legitimized him or did anything with the Courts. Now she will not let me see him and I am forced to get the courts involved now. I want to file for Shared Physical and Legal Custody but cannot afford a lawyer. Any advice on how to go about this? I have the paperwork from the courthouse already.

Thanks