Asked in Child Custody for Virginia

Q: Father is in Cali, the child and I in VA. He has only seen her once in 11 years and there in no court order for visits.

He wants to get visitation .. But the only legal document he has to her is a dna test and child support of 50 bucks a month (which hes behind on). She doesnt want to see him but he still for some reason wants to go to court. What can I do? Please

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A: If he has filed a Petition for Visitation the Court will hear his request. You will have to present evidence as to why he should not have visitation, but that doesn't mean the court will agree with you and deny him any visitation.

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