Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Hi im 17 years old and i got a 2 yera old baby her father has nevrbeen around but sues he can stil visit her even tho he has no visitation rights doensnot pay child suport if he were to come to my house to take my baby and i said no nad he still tok the baby could i call the police or can he take her
2 Answers from Attorneys
Since the child is in your custody, absent a court order, you have the ability to deny the father visitation with your child. I do however suggest that you file a complaint for child support. If he is the father of your child, he should be ordered to financially support your child. Child support and visitation rights are dealt with separately and are not one and the same.
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The father has no visitation rights until the court orders he has them. You should file a complaiint for child support. You should also seek to control any visitation to a level that is appropriate and in your child's best interest. I suggest you contact an attorney ASAP for assistance.