I have a son with a women the dna has proved that he is mine. Another mans name is on the birth certificate. I've been paying child support but a few years ago she sent him to live with his brothers father without even asking me. She had to go to court and give up custody to this man so that he could enroll him in school. Now 3 years later my son is back with his mother but that man still has joint custody. I live in Colorado Springs Colorado. Do I have to get him emancipated from both of these men before I have any rights. He's 12 and isnt even allowed to have a snack after school with out calling to ask permission but there is never any food in the house anyway. I 'm concerned for his well being.
2007-03-21 01:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by What 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Take the case to court. You are the biological father and you did not give up rights, nor have them revoked by the courts. You should have a rightful say in the care of your son. I would go speak with an attorney and get his opinion.
2007-03-21 02:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by true_wahoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That DNA test is the key. You have more rights than most men (no offense) know what to do with. The birth certificate is signed right after the birth of the child and basically ANY man that the mother has pointed the finger at can sign it. A judge won't put too much thinking into it.
It sounds to me like the kid isn't being provided a stable environment, being moved around like a yo-yo. If you can provide that stability, bluff them. Tell them you have a lawyer, and unless the child is turned over to you immediately, you will take action and put a stop to their negligence legally. They could even face criminal charges (they will NOT like the sound of that). Chances are, they'll turn him over without a court battle.
12-year-olds need a stable home life more than ever .... at that age, they can go from good-kids to bad-kids overnight. You NEED TO ACT NOW, or you risk having a very troubled 13-year-old son very soon.
Good luck :) Don't forget to tell him you love him, no matter what happens. It'll mean more to him than you can even imagine.
2007-03-21 02:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by wormfarmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have DNA tests, and you are paying child support. You already have rights, you are just not exercising them. Go see a family attorney and ask him to help you get joint custody. (Generally, it is hard to get full custody unless the mother is really awful - alcoholic, drug addict, criminal, prostitute etc).
2007-03-21 02:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got proof that you are the father, get a lawyer and take the matter to court. You are entitled to see your own child. Especially if you are paying child support.
2007-03-21 02:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leagly you have no any right. It is very difficult to prove by DNA test only. Even then you may consult an Advocate.
2007-03-21 02:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by khuranapvp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer and show them your the father and you want your son he is 12 he can say where he wants to be and how they are treating him good luck i hope you get him
2007-03-21 02:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by redneckwoman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If all this is true, your time would be better spent in a lawyers office trying to accomplish what you want than posting this here.
Seriously, do you think you're going to get accurate, viable answers to something this serious in this type of forum? Even money says NOT!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-21 02:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by mrnaturl1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would think you'd have to sue for custody. Contact a family law attorney.
2007-03-21 02:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋