I would like in the near future to take the rights away from my daughters father. She is 3 and he hasn't seen her in 2 yrs. He only pays child support when they find him working somewhere. I think it is her best intrest. Should I?
2007-12-26 09:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by contessa t 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Why don't you let your daughter make that decision in about 15 years.
2007-12-26 09:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Stonewall 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its slippery slope when you decide things like that. First off any judge will tell you child support or lack there of does not equal parenting time , if he doesn't pay except when he wants to it ll catch up to him and as your daughter gets older shell see his ways , as for the parenting time keep a log of when he comes around and when he doesn't if it turns out hes a " when i feel like it dad you'll at least have proof instead of accusations when you file the paper work on him and go to court, don't do it on your own if you have a court order, it makes you look like the bad person , as much as it might suck, if you already have the courts involved its very hard to get them out , there best interest being the child they will take their time backing out of the case.
2007-12-26 09:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by donte662 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may attempt to do so but it snot easy. He has rights and its not up to you to take them from him. Fact he hasn't seen child in years helps but it may not be enough. Is there a "current" husband willing to step in as Dad? This will be an uphill battle and if you decide to take this road it sin yours and your child's best interest to consult a Lawyer first. Laws vary by state as well and you failed to list yours. I suggest for starters you try a legal forum with people familiar with your state's laws (Not all are Lawyers) but they are familiar with law. Try the two websites below and re post your question there with your state
2007-12-26 10:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU can't take his rights away. You CAN ask the court to do so, but it is usually difficult unless you can show he is a danger to the child. Failure to exercise his rights is NOT a danger to the child. How could it possibly benefit your daughter to take away rights he is not using anyway?
2007-12-26 11:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think twice about this. Someday she will be 18 and looking for him. I hope he wakes up and enjoy his child.
2007-12-26 09:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by wardrop3541 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
many courts won't allow this, even if you try. you may have to wait til she is older.
2007-12-26 09:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by jack spicer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋