Q: Can i b required to pay child support when i have no rights? Can i do anything to either get custody back or visitation?
I lost custody of my two children roughly 3 years ago. There were no allegations against me however there were sexual allegations brought against the man im with. However with medical exams and such the sexual abuse was unfounded. There was criminal abuse charges brought against him for whooping the children with mine but not the fathers permission due to the fact that the father was in jail at the time and me and my man raised them. This was how custody was taken from me. He was ordered 2 years supervised probation and during which no contact with the children. That was completed over a year ago with no issues and all classes and such that were required were completed. I have no visitation rights or anything. Im ordered to pay $298.50 month. I got behind now am working and payments are being deducted from my check. The children live full time with the paternal grandmother and she draws ktap benefits and from what i understand my payments go to the state for those benefits.
A: You can be required to pay child support whether you have contact or not. You should file a motion for return of custody in the court that took them.
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