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What rights does a non-biological dad have and why?

Asked on Aug 24th, 2015 on Child Custody - Wisconsin
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If the biological dad is established in paternity what rights does the non-biological dad? The non-biological dad has been in childโ€™s life for the length of her life, but the biological dad wants his rights back. What can he do?
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Depending on the State of your residence, you may have 'quasi-parental' rights and obligations. Consult an experienced matrimonial lawyer in your locality.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2015 at 9:26 PM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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This is a difficult area and in flux. You will need an attorney to sort it out and it is all fact driven.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2015 at 6:04 PM

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Equal rights. He should file for access with his child.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2015 at 5:59 PM

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Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI at Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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The non-biological dad can file for visitation of a person with a parent like relationship or file a guardianship.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2015 at 3:04 PM

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