Legal Question in Family Law in California

Visitation rights

I currently have two children from two different women and pay child support for both. Both women are giving me a hard time about seeing my children and are constantly making up ridiculous rules about what I can and can not do with my children. I'm afraid if I don't comply they won't allow me to continue seeing my children. I currently have no custodial rights and I would like to know if it is legal for them to keep me from my children if I don't comply to these rules? what should I do about this and what kind of paper work do I fill out to get custody of my children?


Asked on 10/26/05, 12:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jennifer Sawday Sawday and Drake

Re: Visitation rights

This must be frustrating for you. You can file a paternity action to determine paternity of the children and then an Order to Show Cause for determination of custody and/or visitation rights. Of course, more facts are needed. Please consult with a family law attorney to learn more about your rights. Many family law attorneys offer a free or low-cost consultation.

I hope this helps.

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Answered on 10/26/05, 1:16 pm
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Visitation rights

we certainly empathize with your parental frustration because what these two women are doing to you and your children is NOT right period. first of all, the court abhors a parent manipulating a child's best interest by holding the other parent "hostage" more or less with threats of not seeing the child if that parent does not abide by the wishes of the custodial parent. keep documentation of this. you do NOT have to abide by either of these women's rules period to be able to visit or have joint custody of your children at issue. however, you would need to arrange a paternity test if it is unknown whether you are the father or not for both. if it is known already, then all you have to do is set up an OSC hearing (order to show cause) and have request joint custody and/or court ordered visitation schedules. if you would like further assistance, contact us today for a free consultation.

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Answered on 10/26/05, 5:58 pm


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