Q: My childs father has not been in the childs life for 7 years, he pays child support.Can he get custody? Hes threatening
I have proof of his manipulation and my childs therapist does not think its wise for him to be around his father. He never asks about our child and hasnt seen our child in years. Hes never filed for visitation. I feel like hes only doing it to try and hurt me. He a narcissist and I am really worried about my childs well being. Hes threatened this before but nothing has happened but now i feel like he will do something. Help please
A: He has the right to file for parenting time with the child, and the court will consider it. The court will review all the facts and evidence, including the therapist's recommendation, and then determine what is in the best interest of the child. The court could grant him supervised visits to start off. He is trying to bully and scare you. If he files with the court, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review the situation and advise you.
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