Henderson, NV asked in Family Law for Nevada

Q: Non custodial parent wants joint custody. He is not on birth certificate. He never paid child support.

He waited 9 years to establish paternity test. He is lying about being in the child’s life. He only sees her whenever he wants to. Can he still get joint custody.

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Bonnie M Lonardo
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Bonnie M Lonardo
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A: Although it may seem unfair, if he can prove paternity and wishes to be in the child's life, even after 9 years of no relationship with the child, it is likely that the judge may give him some type of custody/visitation rights.

It all depends on the particular situation and thus you should speak to an attorney to know your rights.

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