Do I have to force my child to visit his dad?
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Do I have to force my child to visit his dad?
Kids and Visitation Refusal Let’s face it: No one can (or should) force children to visit with their parent if they don’t want to. However, there can be legal ramifications in cooperating with a child’s visitation refusal.
What do you do when a mother keeps a child from his father?
If the other parent takes or keeps your child when they have no right to, you can:
- call the police.
- contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- file criminal charges.
- file a complaint in the Probate and Family Court.
- contact the U.S. State Department if your child was taken abroad.
Does a father have the right to know where his child lives?
Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. Parents should tell each other their current addresses and home and work phone numbers. • Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.
Can I move without telling my child’s father?
If not, he has no legal rights without filing a Paternity action. If so, you should file a custody action before leaving the state. An experienced attorney can help you address the move in the paperwork and get permission from the court to relocate. It’s then the court that has to grant permission, not the father.
What to do when your ex won’t let you see your child?
What you want to do is take your ex to court to enforce the child custody order. If you can prove that he or she is intentionally withholding the children from you, the court will take action to enforce the court orders.
What rights do fathers have to see their child?
As a father, you have rights to see your child if it is in their best interests. Whatever relationship you now have with the mother, there are ways to provide you with the direct contact with your child. If you need further assistance, Ask a lawyer.
What rights do I have as a dad?
If you are not married and your child was born after 1st December 2003 and your name is on the birth certificate, you automatically have parental responsibility. If you are the biological father, you can still file for parental responsibility which gives you legal rights and responsibilities for your child.
Does a father automatically have parental responsibility?
A mother automatically has parental responsibility for her child from birth. A father usually has parental responsibility if he’s either: married to the child’s mother.
