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Alone time with Dad

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Fel1991 · 28/01/2021 21:57

Hello, I need advice.

4 months ago I gave birth to the most beautiful little girl. Me and her father were separated for many reasons, a few of which was him being aggressive, controlling and a compulsive liar.
Throughout my pregnancy he made several racist remarks regarding my daughter, said the best thing for him would be if I died or if I lost the baby, and if he was to ever be alone with her he would rig a DNA test so he wouldn’t be her father. He’s also said much more but this is just a handful of his words.
Fast forward, despite my better judgement I’ve allowed him to see her with my supervision, but he is now asking to spend time with her alone. I’m not comfortable with this due to what he’s said, his past behaviour, and just his total lack of wanting to change for his daughter. He is currently on a suspended sentence due to attacking someone whilst I was pregnant. He has been aggressive with me in the past, in front of me, and this is his third charge of ABH.
AIBU by not letting him spend time alone with his daughter? He is not on the birth certificate and I have full parental responsibility. I’m willing for him to see her with me there but not alone. Help.

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weltenbummler · 28/01/2021 22:03

Whatever he says now his track record is telling you all you need to know. Don't let him have access any unsupervised contact with your baby unless ordered by court!

merryhouse · 28/01/2021 22:17

I'm not sure what he means by rigging a DNA test if he's ever alone with her - how does he think these tests work?

But that's irrelevant. He's a violent racist who should be kept away from anyone remotely vulnerable, never mind a small child.

You've been trying to do the right thing because you're a good parent and you assume he wants to be a good parent too; but he doesn't. He's realised he can use your daughter to control you even though you left him.

Do not ever leave your daughter in his company. Ever. I'd be strongly inclined to stop the accompanied visits too but I realise dialling back would be more difficult.

Fel1991 · 28/01/2021 23:15

Another thing to add - he lied to the court during his sentencing saying he pays child maintenance so his fine was reduced, which he does not pay.

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MissMarpleDarling · 29/01/2021 01:28

Um no. Are you not worried he will kill or harm her? Wouldn't leave my defenceless baby with a violent man.

Thedogscollar · 29/01/2021 01:35

Hell would freeze over before I left my baby with this evil shit. You would be putting your child at risk please don't let him see her on his own.
Tbh I would not want him in her life at all.

katy1213 · 29/01/2021 01:38

Why are you even prepared to let him see her? Children need fathers - but not fathers like this.

Pollypudding · 29/01/2021 01:39

YANBU- he is a violent person- protect your beautiful little girl

BonnieDundee · 29/01/2021 07:05

Hell, no

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