I decided this afternoon to seek out full legal custody of my son. As it stands now, there is nothing legally binding me, or the father to legal sole custody of our son.

And after a long discussion with a friend, I've decided to do such.

Why?

Not vicious intent. Hardly that.

But.. if I wish to move from Windsor with Roman... and I took my son, technically the father could accuse me of kidnapping...

Or the father could pick Seige up one day and never come back... and not having full custody, I couldn't do anything about it.

So full custody it is.

Yes of course, he'll be more than welcome to visit Seige when he wants. So long as he calls beforehand.

We were together for two short years, Seige having been born halfway thru the second year.... the father leaving (it was a "get out I've met someone else" deal on my part) when Seige was 6 months old.

Now, Seige turning three come December... his father has found another lady, they have a child of their own and are engaged to be married.

Upon seperating, I said I did not want any money from him on a regular basis... and to a point, I still don't. But the money is not for my benefit - it is for my son's. As of right now, I can provide what Seige needs, but as he grows older I know I will not be able to give him what he wants without monetary support from his father... so child support will also be discussed with Legal Aid Attorney, assuming I am approved for such.

I feel almost as if I am being the "bad guy" in all of this... as I'm not going to contact the father before approaching a lawyer... he will find out when he is served with the papers.

I don't want to go over it with him until we have to and hopefully, this won't turn into a big messy custody battle. There is no reason for it to become that.

I hope.

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