child support and visitation?

Question

my ex-boyfriend wants to take me to court for child support and visitation. He has a criminal background and I don't want him around my child. Can the court force me to allow visitation? if I don't want child support do I have to take it?

Answer 1

depends. if his criminal 'background' is on record (he has a record) they may not. but most courts will not take his visitation away unless you can prove he is a danger or threat in some way. dont try and keep the child away, or the court may consider taking the child from you (i've seen it done). just keep calm and explain your side. explain his behavior. explain your concerns for that element exposed to the baby. explain your concerns for their safety (if its really bad).

even criminals have a right to see thier child(ren). sad but true.

yes, you have to take the child support. but even if you didnt, it doesnt mean he doesnt have a right to see his child.

child support and visitation are two totally different issues, and are in court as well. child support has nothing to do with it.

some links for you; just click on your state and find the visitation/child support section.

http://www.wantedposters.com/deadbeats_usa_a_to_f.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/creep/deadbeatparentssuck/
http://www.deadbeatjustice.com/list.htm

CUSTODY, VISITATION, CHILD SUPPORT
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states.htm
http://www.divorcehq.com/spprtgroups.html
http://www.divorceinfo.com/statebystate.htm
http://www.divorcenet.com/states
http://www.divorcesource.com/
http://www.divorcesource.com/info/deadbeat/deadbeat.shtml
http://www.divorcecentral.com/
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/calculators.htm
http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/child-support-calculators.html
http://family.findlaw.com/
http://www.divorcehq.com/deadbeat.html
http://www.divorceinfo.com/
http://www.divorceinanutshell.com/
http://www.lawchek.com/Library1/_books/domestic/qanda/childsupp.htm
http://family.findlaw.com/child-support/support-laws/state-child-/
http://www.supportguidelines.com/resources.html
http://www.supportguidelines.com/links.html
http://www.supportguidelines.com/articles/news.html
http://family.findlaw.com/child-support/support-basics/
http://www.spiesonline.net/deadbeat.shtml
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/index2.html

STATS
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/acesstatistics.html

LIST OF RESOURCES
http://www.wantedposters.com/skiptrace.htm
http://find.intelius.com/search-name.php?ReportType=1&


http://www.ncsea.org/
http://www.nfja.org/index.shtml

FACTS AND REGIONAL FEDERAL CS OFFICE INFO
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/fct/fct4.htm
http://www.divorcesource.com/WI/ARTICLES/beaulier11.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/opa/fact_sheets/cse_factsheet.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/index.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/faq.html
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/fop/passport.htm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/fop/fop.htm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/faq/faq.htm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/oro/regions/acf_regions.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/grants/grants_cse.html
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/index.html
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/region2/index.html
http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/offsets_childsupport.html
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal
http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/
http://www.fedworld.gov/gov-links.html
http://fatherhood.hhs.gov/pfs92/ch3.htm

FIND YOUR STATE REPS
http://www.usa.gov/
http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml
http://www.nga.org
http://www.naag.org/attorneys_general.php

CHILD SUPPORT LIEN NETWORK
(some states work with them)
http://www.childsupportliens.com/

COLLECTORS
http://www.supportkids.com/
http://www.supportcollectors.com/faq.php
http://www.deadbeatdadfinders.com/
http://www.deadbeatdadfinders.com/links.html
http://www.childsupport-aces.org/index2.html
http://www.divorcesource.com/info/deadbeat/deadbeat.shtml

Answer 2

I am not going to be judgmental as to the immature actions of both you and the mother. You both need counseling so the child is raised correctly. Your parental rights are just that -- rights. If you forfeit them you will still have to pay child support. At no time can the mother deprive you of your rights to visitation. If she tries to do so you will need to get a lawyer that specialized in the type of custody battle that you are in for. From what you have written it sounds like she is being coached by someone that has a monetary motive. GET AN Attorney NOW. Don't go into court unless you have one because it sounds like she does. Get the advice of an Attorney and get it quick. Yep it will cost big dollars and if she is really harassing you he will be able to put a stop to that too. I may sound like a old foggy but creating a new life requires that a person also accepts the responsibility. You now have the choice of being a part of your child's life or have her mother make you out to be a dead beat ogar for which your daughter will have a warped feeling for men that will cause her no end of grief as an adult. Do the right thing and take a stand to get joint and equal custody.

Answer 3

Child support ,and visitation are separate issues though often are decided together, you can have the support stopped if you want to , does it stop his visitation rights ..NO ,, to stop his visits you would have to prove the child is in imminent danger of great bodily injury and he is unfit ,then they would probably allow him supervised visits.. his criminal record (unless child crimes are involved) is no reason to deny visits He could also seek custody because you ,and him were never married ,there is no automatic custody , and be careful you go to court talking to much trash against him the judge will frown on you . The reason the courts do not care if you want him to have visits or not is because his legal rights and he must have not been too bad for you to do it with him..........Think before you screw...the child did not ask for this , you done it you deal with it...and if his background is drug abuse , thank your local liberals because drug abuse is now a disease, and is not considered unfit, however they could restrict the visits until he completes counseling , then he can resume normal visitation

Answer 4

This child is his too you know. Even if he has a criminal background the court will still give him visitation but you can request that they be restricted due to his background. Yes the court can force you to allow him to visitation that they set for him. Yes they will set child support and visitation. If this guy is such a loser why did you have a kid with him and not take precautions to prevent it.

Answer 5

If he is the biological father then he may very well get some sort of visitation. But, you can certainly bring up his background in court and ask that visitation be monitored and no over nights. As far as the child support - if the court forces visitation then take the support and use it to take care of your child.

Answer 6

You cannot prevent the father of your child from having visitation...so YES, the courts can force you to comply. You can however, ask for supervised visitation because of his criminal history. Also....child support isnt for you, its for the child. You may not need/want it but your child does need it. If you really dont want it then take the money and put it in an interest bearing bank account for your childs future ( college fund, etc... )

Answer 7

Depends on what is crime is. yes they can force you to keep vistation. If his offensive is something like drugs, drinking, abusive, you can ask for supervised visitation. Take the child support it takes alot to raise a child and he should be responsible for helping. You both should be sharing the noncovered medical expenses and go for claiming the child every other year on your taxes for the earned income credit. Just remember, today you may not feel you need help with the support, but tomorrow is just around the corner and things could change and you will need that help. Best of luck.

Answer 8

been there and done that....my ex has a long list of jail time...he still has rights by the state. he has the right to visit the kids...as they call it "reasonable visitation"....even if he doesn't pay (which he hasn't). as of now he is in jail (once again) and will be getting out next year, so when he show up, he has the right to see MY kids that I have been raising without ANY support from him!!! also, by the state, the child has the right to decided if they want to visit once they turn 13....my son has decided to tell his father where he can go. ...I wish you the best of luck in this.

Answer 9

This will depend on what his criminal record in tailed. If it is because of anything that will harm the child..such as battery, drug abuse, or assault then they will grant him supervised visitation. As he is the biological father the courts allows him rights to his child. It also depends on the state that you are located in and the laws in family court. I wish you the best!

Answer 10

For the child's sake, try to play down the bad past of the father. Don't put your child in the middle of your mistakes with this man. If he wants to visit and bond with his child, allow him as long as the child is comfortable with his presence and you don't suspect any abuse. Take the child support for your child. Again, don't use the child to vindicate both of your short comings, for the sake of the child and your sanity.