Yes. It's not safe for a child to stay with someone who wants to die. If this was many years ago and you are better today there should be no problem though.
i believe so
yes
You can and should file as soon as the child is born.
Six months
A parent may take their child without permission due to a variety of reasons, such as a custody dispute, concerns for the child's safety or well-being, or a breakdown in communication between the parents.
not yet
The state will not pay child support. The state may grant TANF and/or medical assistance to the child/custodial parent if they are indigent. If so, or at the CP's request, the state will attempt to collect the past-due support.
No you can Take them to court
"settlement" ... to collect past-due support, yes.
A showing before the court of a need for custody due to a child in need of care.
As soon as it's paid off it reverts back to you.
That's up to the interpretation of the judge. see link