Q: Can an absent father get custody?
Son is 22 months. Dad pays child support but has made no contact for a year and a half. He saw him off and on until my son was four months and after child support was ordered, he disappeared. Can he get joint custody? Also, if visitation is granted, will he get overnight visits?
A: Can he? Yes. Will he? That depends largely on the judge you have and the facts of your case. Any lawyer would need to discuss your case for about 30 minutes to an hour to determine the likely outcome. Take some time to schedule a consultation with a lawyer so they can ask you a series of questions to determine your best way forward.
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