I'm sorry to say it, but your girlfried needs to mature and learn how to handle things on her own before she can have a relationship with anyone. I expect that she wants you back because she realizes how good she had it when she was living with you. You were footing the bill for everything. She had to do nothing. Don't let her use you. I would not go back with her..not yet at least. She needs a few years of a dose of reality that she can only learn by struggling on her own. She needs to learn to grow up and realize that being a good mother and partner takes some effort and sacrificing. You did everything you could to be a good provider. I would not worry about the court appearance. If you have nothing to hide, you could even represent yourself. Just make sure you have documentation for everything. Make a list of everything you did, show receipts, itemize everything, including your thoughts.. to prove to the court that you did the best you could. It sounds like you have a good case to fight for custody for your baby too. Good luck!