Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Do I need a lawyer

My daughters father lives in FLorida and as of right now I am taking him to court and have a court date next month for child support. I have never taken his parental rights away. He chose in the past 8 months of her life not to be in it. Now that I am taking him to court, he keeps harrassing me with a lawyer. Do I need a lawyer to defend? myself? He also told me that as his parental right he has the right to take her for a month. Is that true? He has never met her or seen her. He does not know anything about parenting. I am afraid and confused. Please help.


Asked on 2/24/04, 10:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
richard feldman richard d. feldman

Re: Do I need a lawyer

The father does not have an absolute to a one month visit.

I believe that under the circumstances you should be represented and that the Court be asked to appoint a legal guardian for the child.

You can e mail me or call at 516 410 4001

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Answered on 2/24/04, 11:32 am


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