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Can you force someone to see their kids?
You generally cannot force the other parent to exercise his or her visitation if you have full custody of your child. Visitation is considered a “right”. The Court has the ability to force the Obligor to pay child support even if he or she doesn’t want to.
Can a mother legally stop a father from seeing his child?
A mother cannot stop a father seeing his child unless the court orders to do so. If the child is scared of the father due to some kind of abuse or harm, then the mother would need to speak to the child and gather evidence which may prove the child being at risk.
Can a parent refuse to see a child?
A parent who refuses to allow the other parent to see the child or fails to follow the terms of a custody order could face contempt charges. The parent missing out on visitation can file an Order to Show Cause with the court stating that the other parent is preventing visits.
What rights does a father have to see his child?
The father has no legal right to see their child without a court order. Thus, the best course of action for a father who desires visitation or custody of his child is to first establish paternity. The easiest way to do this is to be present when the child is born, and help the mother fill out the birth certificate.
What do I do if my child refuses to visit the father?
When a child is sick or otherwise unable to make a visit, the parent with present custody of the child must notify the other parent as soon as possible and work out a make-up visit. Most custody orders don’t spell out a parent’s role in facilitating visitation other than making a child available for visits.
What do I do if my child’s mother won’t let me see my child?
The Mother Of My Child Will Not Let Me See My Child Or Children. The main thing is to stay calm even though it is very frustrating and upsetting. You can call the police if you have a court order in place stating you have visitation with your child or children at that time.