Legal Question in Family Law in Kansas
I have been raising my daughter since she was 3 month old. my girlfriend was in jail for 7 years, she is out of Jail and told me that my daughter is not mine and that her father wants to be with her. I want to gain full custody of my daughter. I remarried and have 3 children, I have a steady job and my wife and I are in an stable relationship. do I have any rights to a custody?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you are the biological father, you have standing fit custody. If you aren't, there may be grounds to assert that the biological father abandoned and neglected the child ( if he knew she existed) You will need to get a paternity determination. At present, you seem to be the de facto parent. You need to consult directly with a family law attorney, in your area, to protect your interests. You may have a claim for seven years back child support, from the other man, if you're not going to be the biological father.
Good luck