What do I do about my baby's daddy?

Ok listen carefully... I have been in your exact position for the last 15 years! My son is 15 I filed for child support after a few years of his deadbet dad not paying and he still go out of it, just like you said paying only when he was going to go to jail. I would call ever week and they would tell me the same thing, call back and they will send a letter and blah blah blah. Eventually they will take his liscence away but he will make a payment and get out of it. I just received a payment this month. The first one in probably 3 years. My point is the system is a VERY VERY slow process. If they want to get out of it they will find a way. They will get a job and then when they get the garnishment paperwork just quit and go get another job. This can go on forever without the courts ever really going after them. It will take years for them to go through all the loops and all the chances they will give him before he gets backed up against a wall and has to pay! The only way to by p this is to hire an attorney and it sounds like we are in the same boat on that one ... $$$$. My suggestion is to not let him see the child, he will be in and out of its life and it will end up hurting the child more than helping her. My son is 15 now and he finally has realized what a loser his dad is and has no real interest in seeing him. I am remarried and my husband loves my son like his own and I am so greatful for that. My advice for you is to look forward not backward. If you chose the wrong guy for your babies dad its ok. Move on. Do your best and do not stress about the child support. Find help elsewhere. Stressing about it will only lead to you having to call him and ask him for money and ask him when hes gonna pay and all that..its a vicious circle. Move on, find a nice man to help you raise your baby. Finish school and find help n the community and with your family. You will make it! You can do anything! Your a mamma! Good Luck!