I am an unmarried woman who has a 3 yr old son and his father's name is on the birth certificate. I have been in a Battered Woman's shelter twice because of this relationship. I am without finances because the father has complete control over the money aspect of our home. I also do not have transportation. We have never been to court to decide who has primary custody so it is even. The father has taken our son without my consent and will not let me see or speak with him. I plan to go to court on Monday to file for custody. What documents do I need before I get there? And if I have family members who will help me until our 2nd child is born, will the courts frown upon my lack of funds (due to father) and not allow me to have custody?
