Visitation and Child Support?
926292
It sounds like you can VERY EASILY proove that he is an unfit father!  I don't know of any judge that would give him any kind of rights to your daughter.\n\nYou need to see a lawyer!
1013623
If you have filed what he is doing is CONTEMPT of court! Neither party can keep a child from the other party.\n\nYou need to make up your mind if you want to have joint custody where for example you have her one week him the next or....full custody where you have her and he gets visitation rights.  Most states will encourage a joint custody...makes it a little easier.  If I were you I would start getting going on the paperwork for filing.  You can file a pro se on your own..depending on your situation you maybe able to file a waiver of fees.  contact me at summer_kisses_06@yahoo.com and I'll help you thru.  I myself am doing this and have 3 children.....Ill be more than happy to help you.
739484
"Any thoughts on family law. Advise please!? My question is in regards to visitation, child support and child's well-being.  My 5 yr old son's father used to be very regular on child support payments and visitation. 2 years ago I remarried and began going to counselling because of problems with or son. In this time we discovered he had a problem with transitions. We got my son's father to come to a meeting and he agreed to help anyway he could. About year ago, he decided to take on a new job which was supposed to pay off some debt he had. His visitation became less frequent and payments started becoming late. I confronted him on his decision as my son was already getting very upset about less visitation, Plus he was acting out. Then last April he went on a trip for a month overseas. He kept up his payments but his visitation was getting worse.Now both visitation and payments are declining. He is not phoning to say he can't make it my son is very upset. What can I do from a legal standpoint? What are my son's rights? Thank you."\n\nThere is no quick answer to your question.\n\nYou have two separate issues that are not really related in the eyes of the law.\n\nFirst, there is the problem of irregular visitation by the non-custodial parent and the impact it has on your child.  Unfortunately, there's nothing the Court can do about that and as you already know, you'll be challenged in your own attempts to deal with it.\n\nLet me stress that in response to your amplification on the question (here and elsewhere): There is nothing you can do in a legal forum to make a dad a better dad.  If you feel that your child's interaction with his father is detrimental to the child, then you can ask a judge to have visitation reduced or entirely eliminated (though usually the father has to be unfit in order to justify such actions).  I understand that it's a rough set of circumstances, but unless there is abuse or neglect-- that is causing actual physical harm to your son or a failure to thrive-- the courts and even governmental agencies like Child Protective Services (or DCFS, etc.) are powerless to act.\n\nIt isn't the role of government to make people better parents.  You picked the father and had a child with him.  That means dealing with him-- and all the problems he brings along-- at least until your child is 18 years of age.  That's just the reality of it.  And no court can change that.\n\nSeparate the issue of visitation and child support in your mind-- and then call the child's father and-- focusing on the psychological needs of your child-- ask that the father make more frequent phone calls to his child and that he try to keep up with the visitation schedule better.  Try to be understanding about your ex's situation-- because being snippy and accusative with him won't get the results you want for your child.  \n\nAgain, in response to your amplification, even if you've been patient for a very long time and you have now run out of understanding and patience, if it's your child that you care about then you'll remember honey's the best way to catch a fly.  That it isn't too much too ask for the father to keep his visitation schedule isn't what's going to get him involved.  If you nag, he won't want to come around.  If you hound him, he won't want to come around.  If he owes support and doesn't want to feel guilty about it, then he won't come around.  You have a lot to do with whether or not he'll come around to spend time with your child.  \n\nSecond, there's the separate issue of child support.  Back child support is something the Court can and will do something about.  In fact, you don't even have to go to Court-- your state has a child support enforcement agency mandated by federal law that will help you collect back child support.  \n\nI'd start by contacting them and filling out an application to get their ass
121866
I think if he has been ordered to pay child support some type of parternity must have been established.  He can go to court and stop you from moving out of state.  I would contact an attorney and talk them about this.  Good luck!
901231
Yes she can.  I suggest she open a case with the local child support office; services are free, some may require an initial $25 application fee.  Her caseworker can then take many legal actions against the non-custodial parent.
742493
It depends on so much.  My brother in law had the same issue.  First of all we live in Ohio so I am not sure what the laws are in Michigan.  In Ohio it is if you are the child's sole provider, in other words the father is not around or paying child support and has no custody visitation, for 3 consecutive years, then you have rights like any other father.  My brother in law actually got temporary custody of his stepdaughter due to her mother leaving her with his parents.  I guess basically all you can do is check with your lawyer if you are going through a divorce.  There may be a way to work this into the divorce papers.  Good luck and I am glad to see someone wanting to step up and be there for a child that is not their own!  It takes a lot of courage and guts to do that!
1180183
Usually a parent who has been absent ( away from the child for jail, prison whatever) that wants to legally establish ( get ) rights for visitation\n\nAlso if you are unmarried it is the father trying to establish his rights.He would be required to do DNA test to show paternity.\nHe then would be required to pay support and could  get visitation, ( custody) etc.\n\nAnd anything filed in court is a petition... You are asking for something is what it meens\n\nIf he has been removed from the child ( not around at all and no support etc) and there is another "father" like you ar e now married and lets say your kid is 12 and the birth father has never been around etc. You may have a case to prevent him from getting visitation.
288671
Go to your court house and file a complaint for visitations, and go to court and well go from there.  If it is something that you want then you will do what it takes.  I have been through similar things and the best thing that I can give you as advice is go to your county court house and file for visitations.  If you are fit and stable then you will get visitations through court and she will have to let you see your daughter...if she don't then she will be in contempt against a court order.
182183
Honestly, your best bet is probably to set up an appointment to meet with a divorce lawyer in your state if you want good advice.\n\nIn AR, child support can be based on imputed income.  In other words, it can be based on a parent's ability to earn rather than their actual earnings.
583129
First, she can not with hold you from seeing your daughter. If you care and support her, there is no reason you should be with held visitation with her. A family court judge would rule in your favor, most surely! (Remember to keep all receipts that you spend on your child, it would surface up later!)\n\nOn your current situation, I would reassure your girl that everything will be alright and give her encouragement in the prospects of your future together!\n\nGood Luck!
718084
Why not see if you can get a free consultation with a lawyer or someone who can look over the papers and tell you what they mean.  It seems that if a parent didn't want visitation, they wouldn't be able to force it.  I mean, how would it be in the best interest of the child to send them to spend time with someone who wants nothing to do with them?  It wouldn't be doing the father or the child any good.  They shouldn't be concerned, especially if he is paying support and not causing any trouble with the girl and her mother.
615084
Contact the family court that issued the visitation order and let them know that the mother is violating it.  They should be able to provide you with guidance on what to do.
642376
Hello fellow Hoosier!  I am a single Mom who is also battling the ex about visitation! When I went to court in Marion County they told us we could decide on a schedule that best fit our needs.  They also offered us the chance to talk to a counselor if we had any disagreements on timing and scheduling of the children. They would help us figure out a schedule. This was all offered to us at no cost and I believe it is free in most counties.  The schedule we finally agreed on was...\n\nDad would pick up every other Friday from Daycare/school and would return home on Sunday at 5:00pm.\nDad would pick up from daycare/school on the Thursday following his weekend he had him and every Tuesday when he didn't have him that weekend.  He would return him to daycare/school on the weekday mornings.\n\nIf you live in Marion County and need the numbers for chidsupport office please contact me as I would be happy to send them to you.  \n\nBest of luck to you and your children!
731439
I'm sure it depends on the state you live in, take Okla. If the noncustodial parent hasn't paid support for 12 out of 14 mos. it's pretty easy. I'd check with a lawyer, you'll need one anyway and most will give you a free consult.
600769
Sounds like you are NOT a biological parent, but somehow raised the children as a custodial parent.  That is not good news for you.  Generally you have little chance to win any kind of visitation. \nI am sorry you will probably have to wait until the children reach the legal age.
244092
Yep, there is.  Your husband should petition the Court for filiation and visitation.  The court will order a DNA test and will set a visitation schedule.\n\nThe mother may ask for support.  For two children, your husband will pay 25% of his pretax income.  So he'd better be prepared for tbat.\n\nYour husband should realize that if he has no relationship with the children, the court will grant very limited visitation at first.  It might take a year or more before he can spend a full day unsupervised with the children.  And he may never get overnights.\n\nFatherhood isn't a hobby.  I'm glad he wants to take responsibility but he should be prepared for the massive impact this will have on every aspect of his life.
1144619
Sounds like a confusing situation you are in.  As for him, unless the court says you cannot be around during his visits she and he cant do anything, his visitation time is just that, his.  As long as he is around and wants you to be a part of his child's life and no Court has denied you being there, you can.  \n\nA court can deny you being there if you've got a bad record and she requests it directly though.... and the child doesnt stay overnight in your home, especially if you are trully married.  But honestly it doesnt happen that much.