The dad hasn't been around for nine months of her life.now hes taking me to court. How hard is it to get visits that are supervised. I cn't afford a fancy lawyer where do I go for help.
2007-09-07 16:29:16 · 11 answers · asked by CHUMBY 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Before you go that route ask yourself a few very serious questions. Is he a danger to his daughter? Supervised visitations are for parents that can't be trusted to take care of the children. You don't mention why he hasn't been around. Was he deployed somewhere, in prison, smoking crack 2 blocks away, trying to avoid you? Fancy lawyers are for people who don't have a solid reasons for what they want from the courts. If he's a scum bag then you'll be able to prove it easy enough.
Otherwise put aside your dislike for him and let him be a father. She'll be better off with him in her life.
2007-09-07 16:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact same thing happen to me. I can tell you that the courts aren't too keen on a father that doesn't show interest for so long. Ask for a court appointed lawyer, or represent yourself.....it's up to you.
You need to have a good reason for wanting supervised visitation though. My ex was emotionally abusive, and had a problem with alcohol, aside from not taking any interest in the children until it suited him.
2007-09-07 18:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by missmuffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supervised visitation is usually granted when there is a risk to the child. What are your grounds for supervised visitation? Does he have a history of violence? Abuse?
If you want supervised visitation because he disappeared for 9 months, I don't think a court will award it based on that fact alone.
2007-09-07 16:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to Legal Aid, which is based on a sliding scale and will help you with legal advice at a low cost. You need to have some information regarding the laws and they will know what is permitted in your state. There are specific rules for supervised visitation based on various conditions. This group will be a good one for you to consider. Good luck.
2007-09-07 16:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by turkeybrooknj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to call legal aid through the food stamp office and qualify for a free lawyer. He deserves his visitation. If you didn't think he was a good father, you shouldn't have chosen to have a kid with him. And you did choose it, because you could have prevented it.
You cannot get supervised visits, unless you can prove that he is a danger to the child.
2007-09-07 16:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends onm why he is not around? Have you hid the child from him? Is he on drugs or unfit in any way? Supervised visits should only take place if the man is abusive but in my own experience I find that lots of times women claim he is when he is not and they only do so in order to isolate the child from their father and increase child support.
2007-09-07 16:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate to be the barer of bad news, but if you haven't let him see the child...it will look bad on you, call in CPS and request a home study done to see if he has a proper place for the child to visit. If he is taking you to court he MUST have made request to see the child and you denied him, just telling you that goes in his favour. Love your kid more than you hate him, a child has the right to the largest circle of love, don't deny her that.
2007-09-07 16:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Glinda W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have a free or reduced cost Legal Aid division of the local govt. Call the county courthouse and ask about it, or even search "Legal Aid (your state)" online and see what turns up.
Calling a local university's legal dept is a great idea, too.
2007-09-07 16:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by Magaroni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Department of Family and Children Services and they will help you with a lawyer.
2007-09-07 16:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a local law school and see if the have any programs that can help you with attorney fees.
2007-09-07 16:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by box of rain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋