Legal Question in Family Law in California
If the mother wants to a child support case just because the father does not want to be with her & just wants to be with his daughter. Will the state of California rule in her favor & he won't be able to see the baby & spend time with her whenever the fathe
1 Answer from Attorneys
Child support and child custody and visitation are two separate legal issues. Also, if the child is receiving public welfare benefits, the issue of proceeding with a child support case is not the mother's choice but rather a condition of eligibility for receiving such assistance. As the support must be paid, especially if paternity has been established, a non-custodial father should take legal steps to establish a joint legal custody order and a visitation plan in order to maintain contact with the child.
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