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FATHER'S PARENTAL RIGHTS LAW CENTER of OKLAHOMA

Always Keep In Touch With Your Child(ren) If You Move Out Of State

4/8/2011

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At the Father's Parental Rights Law Center, we frequently see cases where the mom tries to first lessen and then virtually eliminate contact with the Father if he moves out of state.  If mom has a new husband, she may be trying to get her new husband to adopt your child via a step-parent adoption.  She may begin to have your child call the new husband/boyfriend "Daddy".   To keep this from happening, it is critical that you have evidence you tried to maintain the role of a Dad to your child(ren).  Tell her in writing that you object to your child(ren) calling another man "Dad".  Keep your phone records and copies of letters you send (certified mail/e-mail).  To maintain contact with your child(ren), a web-cam is helpful so that your child can see you, rather than just talking on the phone. Always stay current on child support and unreimbursed medical expenses.  Pay something even if you can't pay the entire bill.  If you have an existing court order for visitation, you can file a Motion to Enforce Visitation which must be heard in 21 days.  Let us know if you need help with your rights in a Divorce, Paternity, or Child Custody case.
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James link
4/26/2017 09:41:07 pm

I just went through my first court date. It did not go as well as planned by no means. I didn't have much to prove that I had visitations frequently with my son except for a year or so. Most were kept on my cell phone which was ruined twice. My sons mother is ill and the grandparents have been trying to say they didn't know who I even was and tried saying I was never around. even with the little proof I did have for the year and after them lying under signed oath, and with my sons mothers father possibly being illegal and living with them the judge still didn't review any of the proof that I had been there at all, didn't even look into weather or not the grandfather of my child is an legal citizen. Even had messages where the mother frequently bailed on our scheduled visitation days. Mind you I have met mostly all her family multiple times. My ex has been trying to avoid me seeing him as much as possible and has her boyfriend of a year now trying to play daddy role. basically saying its depressing that a judge can even over look such things, then only grand I the father two hours of visitation every other Saturday. I seen my son more than that before going to court except the last eight months she would not get in touch with me after stating she would let me know what day I could see him next. I was not too pleased with how this state justifies the fathers rights. At least the state I live in, Kansas would look at the messages and dates and times ive seen my son. but who knows. its all failing these days.

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Henry link
5/18/2019 11:30:30 am

Great blog post, thanks for posting this.

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