So I found a daycare for Oakley. It's $295/week which isn't bad. Should i text his dad and tell him…

Yes be nice enough to save the texts to bring to court if you need to

I would. Don't be surprised if he refuses because I'm sure he will. Like @bria said make sure your nice and definitely make sure to save the texts for court. Be strong momma! You got this

Yup exactly !! I'm a child of a single mother so nothing aggravates me more than a deadbeat dad @schu35 @emkasting

If he just doesn't respond should I contact his dad or something? @bria @schu35

I wouldn't go out if your way honestly. He's probably just gonna ignore what his dad says to him or what not. Do u have him on child support yet? If not, when you file attach those papers with the printed text messages & if you do call the court immediately and you will receive a court date probably for around 30 days from when u call.

he won't pay. yesterday my ex bought a 3 pack of diapers for $1 and only changed Joshua 3 times in 7 hours and he smelled like pee when we got home. deadbeat dads never change

@bria no he's not on child support yet but our hearing isn't until December. I don't know what to do until then because I literally have no money. Not even $1. And my mom said she absolutely will not watch him.

Okay we'll make sure u go ahead and bring all of that information with you to the hearing. I would call the DSS office and see if you can get temporary daycare assistance & coordinate that with the daycare. I'm so sorry girl. Sounds like she's making it extra hard for no reason smh. My mothers like that too so I can dig it. Maybe calling one of his parents will help you since you need the money. How is your relationship with them? They should be ashamed of the disgrace their son is being to his child

@emkasting, I have a friend that works downtown Indy and her children go to a daycare. I am trying to figure out which one it is and the cost to let you know. If I were you I would try and be civil as possible. If not I would try and use sources you can.

Would his dad help you money wise until the court date?

I mean Chris's father.

absolutely! He needs to help out with child care. you're doing everything!!!