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Need some legal advice - parental rights
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:44 pm
My nephew is currently with his GF (no pics) and they had a baby out of wedlock. He is absolutely the father, no question.
They’re having a few problems and he’s asking me what are his custody rights. She’s threatened leaving and taking the baby. He’s on the birth certificate, so legally he’s covered on that end.
Does 50/50 custody still apply, as like a divorce would ? He’s a good father, good job, etc. just kinda forced into this a little bit and he wants to know his options. I’ve never dealt with this so I have no clue. They live in Louisiana
Thx
They’re having a few problems and he’s asking me what are his custody rights. She’s threatened leaving and taking the baby. He’s on the birth certificate, so legally he’s covered on that end.
Does 50/50 custody still apply, as like a divorce would ? He’s a good father, good job, etc. just kinda forced into this a little bit and he wants to know his options. I’ve never dealt with this so I have no clue. They live in Louisiana
Thx
This post was edited on 12/29/17 at 8:46 pm
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Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:46 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
When though they were never married I'm sure he'll get to write a check to her once a month.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:47 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
He has the right to pay child support
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:53 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
He needs to hire an attorney. Women who threaten to leave and take a child away from a decent father are the scum of the earth. This won't end well. Preempt that by having a Summons and Complaint ready to file and serve before she has a chance to disappear for a month or so or leave the state entirely.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:53 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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had a baby out of wedlock
Trashy
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:54 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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just kinda forced into this
So she forced him to rawdog it?
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:54 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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He’s on the birth certificate, so legally he’s covered on that end
Doesn't mean shite
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:55 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
He needs to a hire an attorney to help file a case to establish paternity, support and custody. He better be ready to pay child support though.
This post was edited on 12/29/17 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:55 pm to SG_Geaux
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So she forced him to rawdog it?
I think he means she did the leg wrap deal and don’t let him pull out.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:57 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
Read up on La statutes regarding custody.
Lots of states have gone to best interest of the child model and attempt to equalize visitation as much as possible. Still, one parent sill be designated primary custodian. The other funnels payments through the state for support.
In short, he has plenty of rights. It’s not like the old days when men were trashed in court.
Lots of states have gone to best interest of the child model and attempt to equalize visitation as much as possible. Still, one parent sill be designated primary custodian. The other funnels payments through the state for support.
In short, he has plenty of rights. It’s not like the old days when men were trashed in court.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:57 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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he’s covered on that end
If he had been covered, they wouldn't be in this mess in the first place.
This post was edited on 12/29/17 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 12/29/17 at 8:58 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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just kinda forced into this a little bit and he wants to know his options.
Should have checked his options before spewing up in there.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:00 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
I’m sure your nephew does not want to pay an attorney to handle this, but a little bit of money on the front end will save him a ton of headache and possibly some money on the back end. Tell him to go talk to an attorney that deals with this type of stuff.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:09 pm to The Quiet One
You haven't read the ot lately
Otherwise you'd know this isn't believable
Otherwise you'd know this isn't believable
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:11 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
Get a war chest ready. The amount you pay a good attorney is an investment in your relationship with the child.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:21 pm to touchdownjeebus
10-4
Was hoping someone had an actual example of it happening. No doubt he will prob consult an attorney. I would...
Was hoping someone had an actual example of it happening. No doubt he will prob consult an attorney. I would...
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:21 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
As the others have said, he absolutely needs a good attorney. And he should be prepared to make a lot of court visits when she’s non compliant.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:22 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
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needs to hire an attorney... This won't end well. Preempt that by having a Summons and Complaint ready to file and serve before she has a chance to disappear for a month or so or leave the state entirely.
Best advice to follow.
He may end up ok if he doesn’t follow, but this maximizes his chances long term.
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:22 pm to HeadedToTheWoods
Trashy
Posted on 12/29/17 at 9:24 pm to The Quiet One
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n short, he has plenty of rights. It’s not like the old days when men were trashed in court.
LOFL, that's a knee slapper right there.
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