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If one is not married to a child's mother and would like partial custody visitation rights to the child how would they go about this process in the state of TN Currently paying child support?
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∙ 11y ago
As a single man, you have NO ASSUMED RIGHTS to the child. Watch the movie trailer about a single father.
If you are paying without a court order, it can be considered a gift, with you ordered to repay for the same time period, especially if she's on Welfare.
Take a certified parentingcourse. The court is going to order you to take it anyway, so by showing you've taken it only looks good to them.
Start keeping a daily journal of all your activities. The most common way to prevent a father from getting his rights through the courts is a false allegation. A daily journal is your number one piece of evidence in court and you can even refer to it while on the stand.
If you are being denied access, write her a letter notifying her of intent to exercisevisitation on a specific date, like Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM. Sign it and make three copies. Mail the original Certified Mail and the other with Delivery Confirmation (75¢ + postage). If she rejects the one, she still receives the other. Whether the Certified Mail confirmation card or the Certified letter comes back, attach it unopened to a copy of the letter, plus a printout of the Delivery Confirmation from the web link below.
When you file for visitation rights, take these documents to the County Courthouse. Have the Clerk of the Court notarize it and than place it in your case file. Do this three times before considering going to court. When you do go to court, the judge will these letters while preparing for the hearing.
When you show up to pick up the child(ren), bring witnesses. Do not enter her place alone. If you can record, have someone video record. Check the site below to see if it is illegal to record audio and/or video without the mother knowing. If her state does not have a law either way, than it defaults to the federal ruling, which says one person in a conversation, must know they are being recorded. THAT'S YOU!
The court will order you into mediation, so take the lead first and suggest it to her. Instead of hiring attorneys, going to a mediator, you can hammer out an agreement. A mediator is an attorney or paralegal with certified training as a mediator. You each have to pay half the fees in order for the mediator to have the appearance of being unbiased.
If you and the mother are civil, consider Bird Nest Custody. In this the child lives in one home and each parent live there for 3-4 weeks, than switch. You live with friends, family, rent a room, etc. on the off time. In this manner, your child's life is not disrupted. They are not being shifted back and forth. They keep their own room, friends, school, etc. It is hard on the parents, but than the child comes first. This is the form of custody rocker Ted Nugent had.
If you want to learn how to do all this go to Dads House, an educational forum in Yahoo Groups. Upon joining, you will receive a link to a free educational manual that can teach you what you need to know. Take the time to learn what you can and should do.
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What is the law if the mother will not let the father see the child?
If he has partial or shared custody, or if he has been granted visitation rights, she is breaking the law. He should consult his lawyer and have the suit pressed in court. If he has no parental rights whatsoever, then too bad for him.
I am currently pregnant and plan to raise my child alone. Can the father win joint custody of this child if he has another child whom he only has partial custody?
The father has as much legal right to the child as you do. You cannot simply choose to raise the child alone if the father has a desire to be involved in the child's life. As long as the courts don't find him to be a danger to the child, he will at least be awarded visitation and at most partial custody. In regards to the other child, the judge will definitely take that into consideration. If he can show that he's providing good quality care to the other child, it will stand as proof that he is qualified to raise a child. If the quality of care he's providing is poor, it might hinder his case. It's entirely up to a judge.
What rights does the father have if his ex-spouse is in the military and is deployed out of the country and names the step-parent as the caregiver of the children?
If you have not had your rights terminated and you still have joint custody you are entitled to visitation as set up by the court. If you have not been to court before over vistation and your name is on the birth certificate you still have the right to go get your child even if she has put the step-parent as caregiver. If you don't have your custody and she has full custody you may go to court and fight for your rights more than likely if you haven't lost custody over your acts then you will be awarded partial or joint custody so you could keep the child while she was in the military. Im in law school that's what rights you'd have in my state
If one parent has full custody does that mean that the other parent gives up all rights and visitation to that child?
No. Courts are very concerned that children have the opportunity to spend time with both parents. Unless there are mitigating circumstances, such as proven previous abuse. Even in this scenario, the court could order supervised visitation.
What is the law concerning child custody of children when married parents are not living together?
I assume you are asking if custody changes when a parent gets married to someone else? Custody does not change because of a marriage. If there is any type of court document (divorce decree, child support agreement, etc.) that outlines a custody arrangement nothing changes because one of the parties gets married. Whatever the arrangement was before the marriage, it still stands.
Can you change your son's last name without his father's permission if you have sole custody and his father has NO partial custody or visitation rights?
Yes you can. The legal guardian decides.
Can the fAther take your son if you have primary physical and legal custody and no order for visitation?
If he does not have a court order for visitation or custody he can't take him anywhere. If he has partial custody he can take him out as long as it's in agreement with the custody order. He can't take him as in moving away. You should ask your lawyer who knows more about your case.
Can the mother go to the father house and get her child if there isn't a court order saying that the dad has full custody?
No, the mother is no more entitled to custody than the father. If the father currently has temporary or implied custody, then a custody order must first be established before you can get partial custody or visitation rights. For example, if you moved out and left the child in the care of the father, you forfeited your custody rights until an official custody order has been established.
Can you change your child's surname without the consent of the farther if they have contact?
You indicate they have "Contact", but what is the status of Custody? If the Father has visitation, partial or shared custody, legal& or physical....No, you cannot change the Surname of the child without the Fathers explicit consent!!
Can a woman make a man pay to see his child?
No, this is illegal. Both parents must adhere to the custody schedule. If the father is entitled to visitation or partial custody, the mother cannot legally defy the schedule and refuse to let him see the child.
When your kids are with their father does their stepmother have more rights than you?
No, as a biological parent, you should be entitled to more rights than any non-biological guardian, especially if you have partial custody, or visitation rights.
Can you get partial custody of your son?
You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.
What is the law if the mother will not let the father see the child?
If he has partial or shared custody, or if he has been granted visitation rights, she is breaking the law. He should consult his lawyer and have the suit pressed in court. If he has no parental rights whatsoever, then too bad for him.
What is liberal partial custody?
it means the person who have custody have to deiced when the child can visit the other party,
Can a wife refuse to let husband see child?
yes, becuz woman are always yelln bout their kids need to see their daddy, but no if the daddy is hurtn the kids Only if the husband has no visitation rights or partial custody of the child, otherwise no.
I am currently pregnant and plan to raise my child alone. Can the father win joint custody of this child if he has another child whom he only has partial custody?
The father has as much legal right to the child as you do. You cannot simply choose to raise the child alone if the father has a desire to be involved in the child's life. As long as the courts don't find him to be a danger to the child, he will at least be awarded visitation and at most partial custody. In regards to the other child, the judge will definitely take that into consideration. If he can show that he's providing good quality care to the other child, it will stand as proof that he is qualified to raise a child. If the quality of care he's providing is poor, it might hinder his case. It's entirely up to a judge.
Is it kidnapping if husband won't give kids back if they were left in the mothers custody when the separation occured?
* If the father has full custody of the children, yes. * If he has partial or shared custody with the mother, it may be a violation of parental rights; that area is quite dicey, so talk to a lawyer. * If the father has no custody but does have visiting rights, then again, talk to your lawyer. * If the father has no rights to the children, then there is no crime committed.
