Generally, guys like that only come back around because they've talked to some crappy friends that have told them that they can somehow profit from this child if they get full custody. The problem is, most court systems see that the best place is with the mom...and that's when daddy has been IN the childs life. No way, no how, are they going to give custody to a dad that's been MIA. Maybe visitation. But not custody. And if anything, this will encourage and push him to have to pay child support.

Try to find the silver lining (or tell her to if she doesnt read your blog)...this could actually be a good thing. Keep us posted-what a nightmare!