Q: My daughter is 17 and her biological father has never been in the picture but wants to see her can he take me to court?
He has tried 2 times in the past to be in the picture I have allowed it but he never stuck around but now says he wants to be in her life and for good and if I don’t agree he would take me to court can he do that? And she does want to be around him.
A: Until your daughter turns 18, he can file a case to get visitation with her. That doesn't mean a court will give him what he wants. It just means he has the right to file something. Given her age and his lack of involvement, it seems unlikely a court would give him visitation. She might even turn 18 before the case is done, at which point the case would be dismissed/over. If he files something and you are served you should consult with a family law attorney.
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