uh yes, he has rights but he needs to seek a lawyer to get everythign written in writing (visitation schedule, etc). If he is paying CS he will have no problem getting visitation (pending on his reputation as well). When CS was addressed, this should have been addressed as well. My hubby had this probelm when his daughter was younger (the mother tried to yank him around and told him when he COULD see his daugher and on HER terms…and he always had to go to her house to see her). As soon as lawyers got involved, the visitation was quickly resolved and he has had regular visitation since then.
If the child’s mother is denying visitation then his best bet would be to contact an attorney and have them contact her and see if they can work out a custodial arrangement. If they cannot work something out then his option would be file an action in court.
Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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can he go to the court and file a motion for mediation. or does a judge have to order mediation…
Connie Hall
Generally mediation is mandatory when a child custody claim is filed unless the parties are exempted from mediation. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax
301 McCullough Drive Suite 510
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
704.307.4595 main fax
1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.321.0780 main phone
919.787.6668 main fax
The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.
a freind of mine has a child with a woman but they were never married. she is only letting him see the child if he comes to her house. he cant leave with the child at all… he cant take the child home with him either. the child is 5 months old. he goes over there once a weeks for a couple of hours. what rights as the baby’s dad does he have. does he need to file custody papers or does she have all the control over when he can and cont see the child…
he does pay 600 a month in child support, she doesnt work at all and lives in a house with her mother.
Connie Hall