would a judge give a father unsupervised visits with a 2 month old if he has a long history with...?
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I have no faith in the judicial system at all and I have heard it said if you want justice then the judicial system is the last place you will find it.  It is a game between laywers and it really doesnt matter what the truth is...the lawyer who is the better one usually wins.  Common sense does not play a very big role in the judicial system and I would say from what you have said a Judge would be mad to give the father unsupervised visits...but most judges are too old and decrepit to make a common sense decision.  I dont know of any other job where someone can stay in such a responsible job when they are so old.  I would get a good lawyer, but that doesnt mean to say your son will be safe.  If I were you, I would move a long way away, not out of the state,  just a long way away so as your husband will have to travel too far to have these visits, and if he is so engrossed in drugs then he is not going to spend money on gas to see his son.  I think the fact that he hasnt seen him for a month is proof that he is not really interested.  I think you and your son would probably be a lot better off without him in your life.  Drugs do terrible things to a persons brain and I would not trust any child of mine with a user.  Like I said, I have no faith in the judicial system, so there is no guarantee that he wont be allowed unsupervised visits.  Just get the best lawyer you can and cross your fingers that the Judge isnt so old as to have his brain clouded by Old timers disease....lol.  I know its no laughing matter, it is serious....but I cannot take the judicial system seriously at all, and if the matters werent so serious then it would be laughable.  Like I said, I would take my son a long way away so as to make it hard for the father to have access.  Sometimes that is not an option though, so your next best option is to get the best possible lawyer.\n\nI wish you all the luck in the world.
1049914
It depends, first, on what the judge's order says, if anything, about it. Then it depends on state law, and you don't say what state.\n\nIn general, if the mother has to move out of state to get or keep a job or to be near persons she needs for support, she would be granted permission, but she should ask for it.\n\nArrangements for continued visitations would be a crucial part of any proceeding.
614673
I am so sorry for you! I am not experiencing the same, but my daughter has to have visitations with her father. He has threatened to kidnap her, so I'm always worrying about it. Also my child is 4 and has told me that her father touches and hurts her peepee. I've contacted several different agencies, lawyers, docs etc. Nothing is being done! I feel the frustration that you are going thru!The judge actually granted extra time on visits and went to unsupervised visits b/c evidence was inconclusive.I was told that if my ex was to run off with my daughter there was really nothing that I could do, even though I also have full custody. Why? Because he is the child's rightful parent too, and is allowed visitation. HUH??? I swear that is what they told me. But yet if I refuse to give my daughter over to him for his visits I will be arrested for kidnapping! ?????What a world we live in! Give me an email sometime. I'd like to stay in touch with you even if it's just to offer support. I hate to mention it but have you tried all the hosp. in the area that you last knew them to be? How about tracking them down via Yahoo White pages? Do you know of any family or friends that she might take your daughter to. Maybe you could contact them or go see them face-to-face. I don't know your financial sit. but hiring a private investigator might help. Have you posted their pics at police stations? They can fax it to others nationwide. Offer a reward. And above all else don't give up until you know for sure. And PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!I will pray for you right now! God be with you! The answer about checking with schools is great. When you move to a new school the old school has to contacted and then they send info and should keep this on record. Maybe if she was in a Headstart program or a preschool program like pre-K you might be able to get some info thru them. As her biological father, you have the right to request that info and they cannot deny you it.Amy
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email me at corbett11@yahoo.  Depending on your income, you may qualify for a public defender.  You can also try a Volunteer legal services project.  They are lawyers who volunteer their time for these matters to lower income ppl.  Try to be amicable with the father as it is in the best interest of the child.  Go for joint custody.  Allow the most for relationships with both parents.  You can hate him if you want, but dont use the child as a pawn.  My ex is and I didnt get to see her for 3 months.  Not cool.  Also, File for Child support tomorrow, along with a petition for visitation/custody.  Your parents and his have rights as grandparents and can be entitled to time as well.  Try to take a parenting course that deals with the psycholgical aspects on the child (A.C.T. - Assisting Children with Transition) or something similar.  The 0-3 yrs are the most crucial in development for your baby.  Keep that in mind.  This is when the relationships and bonds are formed.
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A conviction does not automatically curtail parental rights.\nYes, a father who is in jail or prison can petition the court for visits with his child (blood or adopted).\nIf the custodial parent or guardian is unwilling or unable to facilitate such visits, the court can appoint a third party to do so.\nIf the child is under a certain age, the courts may want an independant evaluation to determine whether such visits are in the best interest of the child and if the child over a certain age, the courts will interview the child and give weight to their wishes... not the final say, but their voice will be heard.\nThe exception is that if the conviction was for crimes against a child, the inmate may not have minors visit him in most cases.\n\nEven in prison, a parent is still a parent, with rights.
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All he can do is continue to fight, the weight of the continued fighting shows with the courts and eventually, I know it seems like forever right now, they will see the light and he will get increased visitation.  This also has to do with the child's age as well.  As he gets older he will get more time with dad, without a doubt.
129501
Most likely NO.  If you can somehow get your doctor to date the "visits" in the future...you might get away with it.  If its prenatal care, explain the situation with her OBGYN, maybe you can work out a financial understanding.  Good luck.
118217
He may need a lawyer to file the request for visitation. That would have been taken care of in divorce court. He has rights and the court needs to know the situation to guarantee his rights are ordered and enforcable. If the mother is unfit and the father cares about his children, it would be morally wrong for him not to remedy the situation.
1076958
If the "father" has not been proven by dna testing,a judge has no right..but you know how ppl get screwed....now give me my damn 10 points
236689
You need to decide what is best for you and your child. Is he a caring person who will welcome the baby? Do you think that he would be willing to support the baby?? I think every child should know their father and the father has the right to know he has a child, what he does with that information is up to him.
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Now how would WE know who is using?\n\nWhy don't you ask him.  You have a right since your daughter spends time over there.  If he refuses to tell you, then get a court date and get his visitation suspended.
27270
not to make the father out to sound bad but i would be a little worried as well. check the child for signs of abuse. make sure they know that it's okay to tell you anything even if you have to make up a little game to play (i.e. get them to tell a toy what they do on the weekend with daddy). like i said i don't want to make an innocent man sound bad but they arent' always innocent. if my child behaved that way i would not let them see the father again until i knew for damn sure why. check it out.
225706
I am not a lawyer nor a judge. I would think that it would depend on the custody agreement between the two parties. However, I think that this should allow the father the ability to reopen the case and change the agreement in court.
966146
Doesn't sound to me that the parents should have any kind of custody and only supervised visits. You are doing what you know is right and the parents obviously don't care about the child. I'd go back to court as soon as possible and have things changed, for the child's sake. They are going to ruin him beyond repair if they keep doing what their doing. His health and welfare are in danger.
266541
becuz ure dad has custody
467665
Visitation is usually worked out in a courtroom and the judge will dictate the final terms.  An older child would have a say in the decision-making process.  A younger child probably would not.
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It all depends how far away he lives from there mom.  He he lives very far from there home then it is best that they stay home with their mom more!  He is very lucky with what he has got now, because most dads only get every other weekend with their kids!\n\nBut it is highly unlikely that a judge will award him 50/50 because it will be too confusing for the kids.\n\nWell with all the info you have provided, it sounds like he should try for legal guardian!