Q: I wanted to know what i can do to get visitation rights to my daughter?
The baby's mother doesn't let me see her and I need my rights. My daughter is 3 months old. The baby's mom left me a week after she told me she was prego, she has done everything she can do to keep me away from my daughter,we agreed that if i pay her CS i could get every other weekend and i have yet to see this happen,so i wana know what i got to do to get my rights and legitimized so i can see my daughter i think it is wrong that she can do this to the father of the child, i did sign the BC, im not sure as to what i should do,as i have never been in a court room for any reason,and i just confused i really need some help. Please help me. Thank you
A: Only the mother of a child born out of wedlock has any rights to the child. If you want to spend time with your child, you need hire an attorney to file an action to legitimate the child.
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I agree with the prior action. However, it is more than just filing a legitimation action. Legitimating the child will not give you visitation. You should file a petition for legitimation AND VISITATION (or joint custody) in one action.
Although you don't need an attorney, it is recommended that you obtain one.
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