A concern of the baby

[Yariome]

This isn't for me, nor is it is COMPETELY under long term but I didn't know where else to post it.

My real good friend is having a hell of a problem and I wanted to see if anyone here had any idea of legal rights ect. Situation is, him and his girl split up today, they have a 8 month year old girl, and she is threatening to take the baby. He is scared shitless of course; She has been very lazy here recently, and hasn't been taking care of the baby very much, she is only 17 yes babies raising babies, the fact remains she has many a time gone out and stayed the night at friends house the past couple months and left the baby behind with her dad but when he wants to go out, she refuses to watch the baby. Whenever she gets home from school she makes the baby a bottle and ignores her the rest of the night on the computer making him do everything. Fine whatever, she is a bad mother imo for that, but to each their own. He has a full time job, an apartment, and has proven to be a good father. She is no addict or anything like that, but she has no home except with her mother, ect ect. Does he have much chance of getting custody? I'm merely afraid that he won't with her being a newborn, but he has everything. By the way we live in Missouri if there is any state law website or anything anyone knows of.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Tell him to get with his local Men's Rights group and find himself a local lawyer recommended by that group - one with an excellent track record. He is going to have a huge battle on his hands and should NOT go into this alone. If necessary, hire a lawyer to find you the best lawyer forthis case which should cost approx $30.00

[Yariome]

Yeah, it's a very messed up situation. Lawyer's don't come cheap unfortunately so I don't think he will be able to afford one no matter what, but we're gonna do what we have to to make sure he gets her. Or at least hope for the best.

[EvilEvilKitten]

No lawyer - then prepare to say bye-bye to custody.
It is simply a question of what is important to him.

[LickMyGamete]

...you're just going to hope for the best? That doesn't sound like someone who is "scared shit-less."

I still don't see what makes her a bad mother, exactly. You seem way to eager to paint her as one, and unless there's something you didn't share with us...what gives?

She lives at home with her mother and left the baby with a babysitter (I'm assuming) to go out for the night? OMG! You're right, what a horrible mom!

[Yariome]

Re-read what I said, you won't look so stupid.

[LickMyGamete]

Originally Posted by Yariome

Re-read what I said, you won't look so stupid.

LOL are you kidding? You clearly edited it, the "edited on April 7" gives it away. Regardless, you're not worth wasting my time anymore on. Evil gave you advice, you pushed it aside and somehow "He's scared shit-less and wont stop till he has her!" turned to "we'll just hope for the best.." I feel sorry for the baby..