Q: If i file for child support will the father be given visitation rights?
Thinking of filing for child support. He hasnt seen her in about 3 months. Will he be given visitation rights if i do? I've heard that if he doesnt see her for 6 months he can lose parental rights. Is this true?
A: He would have to establish paternity then file in court seeking parental rights, visitation or custody. That is a separate proceeding from child support. If you are not married to him, and a court has not granted him any parental rights, then he doesn't have any, until he goes to court and asks for them. If he does that, then the court would determine how long an absence would be too long. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review the facts and advise you.
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