Legal Question in Family Law in South Dakota
Fathers rights to joint custody or visitation
I am wondering what exactly are a fathers rights to his children in a case where the mother and father were not married and the children live with their mother The father has signed paternity papers and has and continues to pay child support yet the mother still will not allow him to see his children Is that legal? And what would be the next step you would recommend as far as getting legal representation and persueing visitation or joint custody in this situation?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Fathers rights to joint custody or visitation
If you can afford a lawyer, fine. But if you cannot, go to the following page on my site and link up with the various men's groups. They'll help you draft the proper pleadings.
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Good luck.
Fathers rights to joint custody or visitation
The father of an illegitimate child has the same constitutional rights as the father of a
legitimate child. You should go to court and have a court order visitation.
Re: Fathers rights to joint custody or visitation
It depends where you are in the process. If the support order arose from a court order then all he probably has to do (jurisdictions differ and I am in Ohio) is to file a motion with the court for visitation. And yes he should contact a lawyer, if for no other reason than to figure out the procedures.
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