Centerville, MA asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Massachusetts

Q: I have been in my child’s life for 14 years , paying financially , recently his mom is now asking for child support

And for me (father) to not have visitations. What are my rights ? Can she legally stop me from seeing my son

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1 Lawyer Answer
Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: The two issues are treated as unrelated by the Court so that your seeing your child is independent of whether you are paying support. However, if there is an issue concerning your child's care when you are visiting with him, then there can be proceedings to limit your contact . If this is an unwed situation the Court can order child support to be retroactive to the date of birth if there has been no child support order.

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