Retroactive Child Support . . . ?

Question

Does he pay child support retroactively from birth?

My child's father did not want to have a child and he is not on her birth certificate, nor does not want to pay child support through the court. As her mother, this is okay with me because I would prefer him having no connection with my child. I would rather struggle than have my daughter placed in a potentially harmful situation. However, the child's father has seen my daughter and acknowledges she is his daughter but has not offered a penny of support and wants to see her occasionally; I am not allowing this. Later, if he decides to be a part of my daughter's life and he pursues his legal rights, will be have to pay child support retroactively from the child's birth? I have proof that he accepts that she is his daughter.

Answer 1

No.  Decide what is your motive here..do you want him to be her dad or merely a sperm donor?  Bonding should happen as soon as possible, if it is in her best interest.  If you fear him at all, just get away and get on with your lives.  You really can't have it both ways.  Children really do better with two caring parents.  You stated that he really did not want to have a child.  What changed?  Why is he not on her birth certificate?  Having two parents isn't just about the money, you can do without or work to make some, it's the parenting that matters.