Well you did the right thing to file for custody,if she left your child alone that is not good and it is also illegal. However one concern that I have is are you on the childs birth certificate? Sinse you are not married to the mother you would need to be on the childs birth certificate in order to have any legal rights and that includes filing for custody. If you are not on the birth certificate and the mother files for custody then she will get custody. You would have to take a partently test to prove that you are the father before the court will allow you any rights. Hopefully you are on the birth certificate. If not you need to get in touch with an attorney and proceed to do what it takes to prove your the father so that you can file for custody. If you have filed for custody and are not on the birth certificate then the court will dismiss the case.

