Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Parental Rights

I have a daughter who will turn 15 in May and her father has not attempted to visit or contact her since she was 4 years old. Now i hear that he wants to see her and i need to know if he has rights, since he has not choose to see her in 11 years. He has child mandatorially taken out of his disability of 50.00 a month.


Asked on 4/12/07, 12:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
florence hessen florence f. hessen,esq

Re: Parental Rights

Hi:

Simply because your ex did not visit is not in and of itself reason to terminate visitation especially if there is a written settlement agreement.

You should really discuss all the facts and circumstances with local counsel. Good Luck

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Answered on 4/12/07, 1:57 pm
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: Parental Rights

The answer is yes, his rights were not terminated or relinquished just because he decided not to see them in 11 years. He has the right to petition the court for visitation.

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Answered on 4/12/07, 3:35 pm


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