article_snippet.sent: After child was born, the pair disagreed on the level of Robert Preston Boardwine Robert Preston Boardwine would have in Robert Preston Boardwine son's life, with Ms Bruce intent on raising his son alone.
article_snippet.sent: Robert Preston Boardwine had envisioned being more involved in the child's life, telling a lower court Robert Preston Boardwine had hoped to 'attend child's sporting events some day', and have a say in major decisions such as school.
article_snippet.sent: They good relationship continued for the early part of the pregnancy, with Robert Preston Boardwine visiting and bringing a stuffed bear and baby clothes.
article_snippet.sent: However, Joyce Rosemary Brucewanted Robert Preston Boardwine to be only 'as involved as Joyce Rosemary Bruce other friends', a lower court was told, while Robert Preston Boardwine sought  a more active role — attendance at the boy's sporting events someday, and a voice in major decisions.
article_snippet.sent: Their good relationship soured when Joyce Rosemary Bruce rejected Robert Preston Boardwine suggested name for the child.
article_snippet.sent: They didn't speak for about five months, until the boy was born and Robert Preston Boardwine showed up at the hospital.
article_snippet.sent: Later visits to Joyce Rosemary Bruce home were 'sort of strained,' Ms Bruice said, and Ms Bruice eventually told Robert Preston Boardwine to stay away.
highlights_snippet.sent: Robert Preston Boardwine had envisioned an active role in child's life .
  