Q: I am married with a child and i havent heard or seen from her father in almost 3 years. Doea he have any rights.
The night he left his family beat me and my sister and we had to get pictures of our body taken at the police station
A:
First, I am sorry to hear about the domestic abuse. Unless the Court terminates parental rights which is usually done in adoption cases or cases where the children are removed from the parents by the State. Therefore, unless there is an adoption, your husband will always have parental rights.
If you haven't done so already, I recommend filing for a Protective Order and including the child, so if he suddenly appears and wants to see the child you will have a protective order in place. Further, if you decide you want to file for a divorce, you can request sole legal and physical custody and put restrictions on parenting time.
I hope the above answers your question. If you have any additional questions, please contact my office at 317-565-1818.
-Will
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