It is possible to win my child custody?

Can I win custody battle with child's father?

• My child's father, with whom I never married, and so, never divorced, kept my son away from me during income tax period because he felt I should not have carried my son. When I did he decided I had to give him half of the amount, which was agreed upon until he decided to hold my son hostage. He kept my son from me a whole month; I had to forcefully get my son from his family while he was away to work. He threatened over recording that he wanted to choke and shoot me. He stated that I would never see my son if I did not give him that money. He stated that if I give him the sum amount he would give my son forever and never be in his life; giving up his parental rights. Now that I have my son he claims to want to raise him together and I can't trust that. He does not call to speak to his child or put in any effort. I really want to have custody of my son and him visitation rights. He is unsafe for my child because of his twisted mind state. I have a Child Support case against him coming up in July. I have texts, recordings and physical witnesses of the threats made by my child's father.

• Answer:

  If you can prove he said all those things, yes you should be able to take his parental rights away from him. Whether or not you'll get custody, I don't doubt you will. Most judges do favor women (usually justifiably) and he would have to prove you an unfit mother, which would be very difficult. I'm sorry your going through this. men abuse their power and don't think they have to take responsibility for their actions. The courts can also make him pay child support, and not even allow him to see the child, if they see fit. He has no right taking your son hostage, much less asking for money that should be going to raising your child. fight your hardest and protect your son. Good luck!