Sunday, April 15, 2012

WILL THE COURT AWARD CUSTODY TO A DAD WHO HAS BEEN ABSENT FOR 2 YEARS?

QUESTION: My son is 10 years old and he lives with me, my husband and his brothers and sisters. I've had custody since he was born. His real dad has been in & out of his life since he was little. The last time he saw or spoke to him was 2 years ago. Now again he reappears saying he wants to see him & take him. My son does not want to go with him. Would the court still side with him on this? What should I do? I'm tired of putting my son through this.

MY RESPONSE:
Since the father has voluntarily been out of the child's life for the last two years, it is unlikely that the Court would give him much in terms of visitation or custody. Let the dad file whatever he chooses to file, but it would be best for you to retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to represent you in preparing opposition documents and appearing with you at the hearing.

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