Two part question. First, what is the exact definition of visitation rights. The mother of my child (1 month old) who recently married someone else (we were never married) hardly lets me hold my child when I come over, preferring to either keep the child to herself or pass her to her husband who, as she says, "is her family". I want to be able to have some level of care and bonding with my child, but basically what I am doing now is going to their house and sitting around with them for several hours a day, not allowed to take much of an active role. Second part, last night the mother asked me if I would like to put up my daughter for adoption to her new husband, stating it would be easier on me since they are thinking about moving out of state at some point. I want to be a part of my child's life, but don't feel it is fair to jettison my own life to follow them around wherever they go (we live in California). Can she just up and leave if I have visitation rights? Help.
2006-12-16
06:13:24
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