9 September 2010, 10:29 pm
I wasn't the most involved father. Her mother and I weren't getting along and when she was born I bailed. I sent her money and stuff but I just wasn't actually there. For my own personal selfish reasons, I'm man enough to admit it. I do love my daughter though. This year I've done a complete 360. I feel like I missed out on so much, I took it all for granted and I do regret it. Her mom drops her off at my place every other weekend too. I think I'm getting better at the whole being a dad thing but when I asked my ex if I could see her more often she said no and that she already has a "home" and then she brought up the fact that I wasn't even there for her for the first year of her life plus she's moving to jersey to be with her boyfriend...I feel like she's trying to take her away from me, The past is the past I've changed she's actually calling me daddy now. plus the amount of child support I pay her I should be able to see my kid whenever I want. We never made that agreement legal, I never signed away my parental rights. Do you think I'd be able to get joint custody? She's taking it as I'm trying to "hurt her" ok so? Its not about her. If I'm in new york and she's in new york then she should stay in new york. I think I'm going to take her to court...no I AM.... Read More »