child custody

Both parents have equal rights to the custody/visitaition of their child, whether you are talking about the father or the mother.  If the other parent is not allowing you to see your child, your only real option is to file an action for custody/visitiation.  Once an action is file, the parties will have an opportunity to participate in child custody mediation where they may be able to settle the case.  If it can't be settled at mediation, a hearing will be scheduled and the Court will decide. The goal of any custody case is to get a custody order.  The custody order should set forth which parent is to have physical custody, howexchanges are to take place, holiday schedules, the rights of each parent to travel with the child, how decisions are to be made, and other considerations related to custody.   To ensure that your rights are being propertly protected and pursued, you should consider speaking with a local family law attorney who can assist you in the filing of a custody case.