Scheduled visits-why is this a problem?

First of all let me tell you, you're a great girl for trying to help him out with his daughter. I am step mother myself and I have a daughter from an ex. so I know both sides. Let me tell you the drama will NEVER end so be ready for that. Next, he needs to go to court an file for visitation papers and ask for a fee waiver. Depending on your income you might not have to pay or you may qualify for reduced fees. if he initiates court visitations request, the judge will definitely see him as a good dad. Even if he gets a weekend a month for now, in a year go to court again, they will only give him more visitation so long as he's being responsible. Take notes of everything and make the visitation agreement as detailed as possible, time when where who and so on. Or else she will have the power to make those decision at her convenience. Good luck to you..