I have a 6-month old son and me and his mother are no longer together. They lived with me for the first 5 months of his life before our relationship ended. Now we both have lawyers are are awaiting the mediation dates and court dates (March 30th).

I am seeking joint custody so I can have him 50 percent of the time along with her having 50 percent of the time. She is saying that she will not agree to the child staying overnight with me until he is of 3 years of age.

If anyone knows is it possible that the baby won't stay over night with me for that length of time? My lawyer had never mentioned it to me so I assume she's just trying to intimidate me.

And also she keeps telling me she will not agree to the joint custody and what not. Will her not agreeing to it stop it from happening once it goes to court?

I forgot to add that the baby is being formula fed. She hasn't breast fed for about 2 months now so that shouldn't be an issue in it.