Q: What do you do when an absent parent, who has been absent the childs whole life starts calling & requesting a call back?
Child is 9. Father lives out of state & has not been involved since birth. He is on birth certificate & is court ordered to pay child support from other state. He was told that anything to do with custody or visitation would be FL courts. He never filed for anything. He's accused me of parental alienation our child's whole life but the only times he has met our child was when I brought child to other state twice. He never kept in touch. Now it's been
4 years since he's last saw our child & called. He's calling now leaving messages, requesting to speak with child. I wrote him an email letting him know my concerns about him being absent over the years & not consistent. I suggested we speak about it, but he won't acknowledge my concerns. I'm very concerned about my son's well being. I believe a child needs consistency. Can I suggest to dad if he's serious about being in sons life he should go thru court? He is now calling & acting like 4yrs just hasn't gone by with no contact.
A: It sounds legally like you are in control. Offer him the terms that you want and if he does not like it then he can go to court. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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