my niece is 10 years old and her father hasnever been in her life the only time she has ever seen him it was when she was 6. the only reason she saw him then is because her mom tracked him down and told her that she wanted to see him for her birthday. from then on she can not find him. she has never recieved child support before because she has never tried but now my sister in law is in need for some help. the question is,Is there a chance that he will recieve visitation if she orders child support on him. is ther a law saying that since it has been so many years he has abandoned her?
2006-07-22 13:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by miss 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
south carolina is the state she is in.
2006-07-23 04:45:16 · update #1
It may be granted, but there's no telling whether this father is going to exercise this right. It almost seems he was pulled by the hair the first time. However, the obligation to pay support is still there, even if he does not exercise access rights.
2006-07-22 16:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Angela B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in Okla my brother was proven the father after his daughter turned 6 years old. Our family has met her and we LOVED her dearly!! Her mother went thru DHS and he has to pay child support! NO VISITATION rights!!! Altho, that can change with a lawyer!! She now lives in Illinois with her grandparents without his consent!! Yes, there is a law on abandament!!! Depends on the state tho. Contact ur local DHS!!
2006-07-22 14:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by brock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing your sister to do is go to court to try to get his rights revoked...I'm not sure about the child support.
2006-07-22 13:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by miss_chrissy_dawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the law depends on the state that your neice and her mother live in. contact a lawyer in that state for information
2006-07-22 16:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋