CUSTODY OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILD

Good Evening atty. Im seeking for advice for the custody of my 1yr and 1month old baby.. Im 19 yrs. of age and the father of my child is turning 18 this coming feb. 12. Were separated and Im planning to file for the full custody of my child.
My story is that My Relatives doesn't know that I got pregnant so I went to my exbf's province and gave birth there..after a month I went home and the mother of my exbf is the one who took care of our child for a year since not one of my relatives(FATHER SIDE) knew about me giving birth.Through out the year I visit my son twice a month and supported him with his needs.Now that Im ready to take responsibility of my child They wont let me take my child home.
Saying that even if I file a custody case I won't win because they were the one's who took care of the child..
I would like to know what are my chances of winning the case and what problems will i encounter upon filing the case..
Im hoping you could help me with this one..
thank you in advance and godbless.. MORE POWERS..!

was a birth certificate filed? were you listed as the mother?

the parents of my exbf arranged the birth certificate and Im listed as the mother..

i recommend you go to the dswd at the place where the child is located. bring a copy of the birth certificate. hopefully they will help you by performing a 'rescue'

Good evening attorney. My baby is now with me they allow me to take him home for a while. I want to gain full custody of my child since they doesn't want to negotiate with me. What should I do and do I have a big chance to win if this will be settled legally. Thank you for your advice

sjheng, only YOU have the legal right to custody of the child. You do not have to do anything to enforce it, other than to refuse to give him up to anyone.

If they want to contest it, let them file their case to get the child.

thank you atty. godbless..and more powers..