I have sole custody of my daughter. Her father and I were never married and he moved out of state when my daughter was 3 months old. He has paid child support, excluding a recent 9 month glitch, but very rarely makes attempts to contact or visit her. If he filed for joint custody or visitation rights, would they be granted?
Asked on 1/13/12, 11:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Custody and visitation decisions are made based on a Best Interests of the Child Standard. The result often depends on how well the case is argued. A court would certainly allow parenting time, although it may be supervised to start, until the child becomes acclimated to the parent.
Answered on 1/15/12, 5:19 pm
