We divorced, small problem with him harrassing me, now he has filed court papers for visitation. My son is 3.
2006-07-11 05:58:33 · 10 answers · asked by Ms. Cranky 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If he has been in the child's life and cares for him and was once a father figure why shouldn't he visit his step son ?
2006-07-11 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How wonderful that your son's step father loves him and wants to see him. But the part about him harrassing you raises red flags for me.
To answer your question, Yes, a stepfather should be allowed visitation rights IF he has been a father to the child and has been a part of the child's life for a significant number of years.
2006-07-11 13:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The courts will ask you for documention of the harassing claims- so be prepared. The courts may also see no just reasoning for his visitation, but also keep an open mind to them favoring him the right--if he supports you and your child in any way, he may be granted visitation rights.
2006-07-11 13:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by BB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a child custody expert. I know this isn't custody but that's also the person knowledgeable about visitation practices.
2006-07-11 13:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by ntoriano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was no adoption, he has no rights to visitation. This is the reason step parents adopt - to gain rights as a parent.
2006-07-11 13:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally he has no rights to the child. If you allow hi to see the child thats another thing, but if he asks the judge and you decline then no.
2006-07-11 13:01:19 · answer #6 · answered by lillady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you all together for those 3 years of the kids life?
2006-07-11 13:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Fishgutts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats wrong with that? is he connected with your son? he is a role model. if you can get over the anger of whatever happened to cause the break consider your kid above yourself.
2006-07-11 13:00:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he raised him and was good to him then why not but i think that also means he will pay child support too?
2006-07-11 13:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Lilly K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He loves your son, so why not?
2006-07-11 13:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by daydream♥believer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋