My ex partner left me when she was 8wks pregnant with our 1st child, told me it was due to her mental health & needed to be alone. She is now 14wks pregnant & she already has a new partner. She has told me I'm not allowed at any scans or even the birth & she blocked me on all methods of contact & told me I can be part of our child's life & she will contact me to talk about that when she is ready. Wondering what parental rights I have when baby is born as I'm pretty sure 50/50 custody of a newborn is out of the question. Can I apply to see my baby atleast a few days a week for a few hours at a time so we can bond & begin our journey? Also do i have rights to make sure bub gets my last name on birth Certificate? At what age is it recommended that I apply for overnight stays with me & eventually apply for 50/50 custody? Being a 1st time dad I feel like I'm already missing out on so much at scans & not being allowed at the birth of my 1st child, it shatters me thinking what my ex is guna throw at me next so I'm trying to get as much info as possible together so I can hopefully organize a Mediator to write up a parenting agreement before she gives birth. Cheers in advance for any advice given, ... View more