I was contacted yesterday by a woman I have known for many years. She has been a domestic violence victim in the past and a victim of the criminal justice system as well. She is finally trying to break free from him after about 20 years. They are not currently living together and she recently filed with the AG’s office for child support. He has said in the past that he would rather relinquish his parental rights than to pay child support. She’s working two jobs to try to make ends meet for her and her kids.

Victim has completed pro se divorce paperwork, but doesn't have the filing fee. She is unemployed at this time.

The mother of the child expressed to the paternal grandmother that she cannot care for the child and wants the father to have custody, although, he is not on the birth certificate. Javier voluntarily submitted to an online DNA test and says that he is the confirmed biological father.

Ms. Williams' daughter's child has been living with her since he was six weeks old and he will be six years old on August 5, 2020.

Victim and Adverse Party are biological parents of a 5-month old daughter; they do not live together. Victim reported a domestic violence situation to law enforcement last week; however, according to the responding officer, no charges will be filed. She believes he has on ongoing drug problem and is concerned about his current ability to have access to the child at any time until court orders are put in place.