Just looking for any kind of input from anyone who has been in this situation.
Had a relationship last year, found out we were pregnant, partner lost his job when I was 10 weeks pregnant, decided to move away and I heard nothing from him since. Top guy, my heart bleeds that I lost him 
Anyway, I have now started a child Maintenence claim, and he has requested a DNA test, not a problem, I'm more than happy to comply. Due to him not being on DDs birth certificate (have to be present to sign register, and up until last week, he didn't even know she was a girl. Again, top guy!) the DNA seems to be important for my claim.
My question/ask for advice is this .... has anyone gone through this process? And any idea on the kind of time frame?? And with me now requesting child Maintenence, can he now ask for access to the child he hasn't asked about in nearly a year, and had no idea she was a girl, was born etc etc? I'm happy to allow access, but with me present and never taking her on his own. This is all very new to me! Never thought I would find myself in this kind of situation.