Q: My daughter mom will not let me see her. I have 18% custody. What I can do to have my visitation days
The mother of my child will not let me see my daughter. I have not seen her in almost 3 months. I don't know how she is. I have tried calling practically everyday and I have tried going to her house to talk but I get no where. I have a message from her specifically saying I have 18% custody and 5 days a months for visitation. I have not had my daughter for any days. I do not know about her well being. I do pay child support.
A:
You can file for custody and visitation rights in court. See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-custody.htm
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A: Although you state there is 18% custody, it is unclear whether court orders exist. If orders exist, you may need to file a request for order. Also, if orders exist, seek assistance from law enforcement to help enforce the orders. If you don't have court orders, you may need to file a request for order for child custody and visitation. Three months without seeing your daughter is a long time, and this will not help your case especially if you have to wait longer for the actual court date. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis. Consult with a local family lawyer prior to taking action.
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