Q: Can my childs mother keep my son from visiting me before court ordered custody is established in idaho
She has been refusing me visitation with our son, i moved to idaho to be near him.
We got married but she didnt turn in paperwork
A:
Yes she can. At this point, until you establish parental RIGHTS to your child, the ONLY thing Idaho gives you are RESPONSIBILITIES! Financial responsibilities. However, just because you're paying child support, that doesn't bestow a SINGLE RIGHT on you. To get RIGHTS to a child, you have to earn them. Moving near to be with them is a good, first step. Paying CS timely every month, whether you ever see your child, is a good, second step! Judges WILL give you rights, but until they do, DON'T throw your weight around and make threats! Bad decision! If you do that, she's liable to go get a Civil protection Order against you! THAT would REALLY SUCK!
You need to get a lawyer and file!
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