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  • You may have a good argument that the contact would be detrimental to the child's well being, at least without reunification therapy, but if he petitions to establish paternity with a parenting plan he will likely have the right to establish contact and a relationship. I would take the step of speaking with an attorney where you will be moving, PARTICULARLY if you have any immigration issues.
  • It is really hard to make decisions that are best for you, the father and the child when there are human emotions involved. Without knowing the history I can only say the boy has a right to know his Dad and maybe after 10 years this man who left you may want to be a Dad now? If he does I really don't think there is much you can do to stop it. I would just do everything in my power to make sure that any visitation is done as gently and sensitively as possible so your son feels loved and safe. I went through this with my son and as hard as it was I had to be real grown up about it and put my son first. For the love of my boy I maintain a civil relationship with this man to this day.

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