Advice on visitation for an infant?

[BrytonsMommy]

Me and my ex recently broke up because he had gotten another girl pregnant. We argue about visitation all the time. I'm not sure what type of visitation is best for my son. he is 6mo old, and his father doesn't have a stable place to stay, he bounces around from his new girl's house to his friend's house. All of the people that my ex is affiliated with are drug addicts, and immature, irresponsible people. I'm not okay with any overnight stays because his father isn't the most responsible person, and I barely know, let alone trust the people he stays with. I have no idea where to start. I think that a few hours with his father 2-3 times a week with me present is good. We haven't gone to court about it, and I have no idea where to start to get to that point either. I'm completely lost, and I need advice on how to handle this in the best interest of my son.

[eggsandpancakes]

you might try calling legal aid. Although they don't do divorces unless documented abuse is involved, they might be able to help, or at least give you a place to start.

[blessedwithboys]

Let him come visit the baby any time he wants.  Journal each and every visit.  Call him every day and offer to let him come over, but try to have another person present as a witness.  If he can't come, write it down that he declined visitation.  Later on, if it goes to court you will look good for allowing frequent contact.

Are you nursing?  Do you leave the baby in daycare or with other care-givers?