Do i need to go to family court?

I would like to know if the father of my child has any parental rights? He has not been actively involved since our son was born (December 2008). He has provided no support (physically, mentally, emotionally or finacially). After we separated he became a drug user and an alcoholic. He is not on the birth certificate. I want to know if I do need to take him through court.
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Ronald Anthony Sarno

Ronald Anthony Sarno

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You have an obligation to your child to try your best to get child support. Getting an order for support for your child may force your ex to be more responsible.
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Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Many times the questioner may leave out details which would make the reply unsuitable. Mr. Sarno strongly advises the questioner to confer with a local attorney about this issue.
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