D.D.
Hi D.,
First, I am so sorry this is happening, not many young fathers(or any age for that matter) step up and want to see and care for their child. I also agree that he needs to document everything(I went through this with my now husband and my step-son) If he can pay child support, he really shouldn't need a lawyer, just go through Friend of the Court. There may be a small fee for the motion to be filed, but nothing like hiring an attorney. Also, if she is getting any kind of assistance(insurance, food stamps, ect.) he should also cal DHS, they will want child support paid, and will be more inclined to help him. If he goes for the "Basic Parenting Visit Schedule" which is every other weekend, shared holidays, ect. which he should easily be able to get, if she denies him access to his daughter all he needs to do is have the police go with him, and they will enforce his visitation, and she will have no choice but to abide by the order, and let him take his daughter for his scheduled visitation. So he should file a motion(doesn't need a lawyer) with friend of the court as soon as possible for visitation of his daughter. He should also contact DHS to see if his ex is on any kind of assistance, if so, they will ask for his information and help to get his visitation(of course he will have to pay support) but they will want this if she is on any assistance. I was also wondering if she lives with her parents or what the situation is there, and if you or he has tried speaking with her parents about what is going on? My thoughts andprayers are with all three of you, as that baby girl should be able to have her dad(and his family) in her life. Things will work out, and please keep us posted, as this just a horrible thing that is happening. Best wishes.