It sounds like joint custody would not be too difficult, if he is the bio father. Living in different states would be a difficulty though.
In my experience having financial difficulties and/or no college education would not be a reason for her to lose her child. If her parents have her other 2 children there is a possibility that social services could be involved with the family. There is also a possibility that her family is planning on raising this baby with its siblings.
In short, the bio dad has parental rights to the baby after it is born but I dont see how you would have any rights to it unless you are married to the father.
Good luck with all of this. You are right about it sounding a bit like a soap opera, but unfortunately that is becoming the norm.
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