Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Visitation

Mother was awarded sole physical custody with no visitation to father. Father abandoned mother at 5 months pregnant. Father lives in NC and mother lives in CA. If the father petitioned the court for visitation what are his chances? Child is now 2 yrs old.


Asked on 3/21/07, 10:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child Visitation

His opportunity to get visitation would depend upon his background. Also the court will unlikely not award any lengthy visits. A two year old is too young to be away from you for more than a few hours at a time. Since father has not seen the child the first visits would be much shorter.

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Answered on 4/04/07, 1:55 am


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