Legal Question in Family Law in New York

If the parents are unmarried can a mother keep the father from seeing his child.


Asked on 12/21/09, 8:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Perhaps there are some reasons for denying visitation but with no other facts, then the answer is no.

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Answered on 12/26/09, 11:01 pm
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

If she is withhold your child, you should file for shared custody or visitation. At the same time, if you are not paying child support, it is likely she will file for support during or immediately after the proceedings.

Licensed and practicing in New York.

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Answered on 12/31/09, 2:13 pm


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