Encino, CA asked in Family Law for California

Q: Can a father get joint custody of a child he has never seen?

I plan to file for child support and her dad has not seen her after numerous attempts to talk to him. And feels like if we do go to court a judge will grant him joint custody even though he is not on the birth certificate

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Gina Marie Famularo
Gina Marie Famularo
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  • Corona, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you ask for child sport, the typical legal response is to request a visitation order. You did not state how old the child is. By filing for child support, you are establishing Dad's parental rights. Depending on the age of the child, Dad will likely get some sort of visitation plan. The amount is case specific and varies with each and every case.

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