You can have one or the other, but not both. As for punishing the child by denying access to the child, that's up to you. see link
Yes..unless court has said otherwise. In fact if you have been denying the father access then you could lose custody.
Does she want custody or access?
The punishment for denying access to the non-custodial parent can vary depending on the laws of the state or country, but common penalties may include fines, community service, loss of custody rights, or even imprisonment in some cases. It is important to follow court orders regarding visitation rights to avoid legal consequences.
He could get joint legal, unless the reason he has not been is because you have been denying him access,
You still must have permission of the father. There are a few states where if you're been denying the father access to the child for six months or more, the permission is not needed.
No. I assume you are a single father. As a single father, even while ordered to pay child support, you have NO SEEMED RIGHTS TO SEE THE CHILD, in the United States. You voluntarily gave them up when you had sex with her, and no, ignorance of the law is not an excuse. You need to petition the courts to permission to see them. see links below on what to do.
yes, and denying him access shows a lack of concern for the children.
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Establishment of the parental rights of access. see link
Are you denying them access?