QUESTION
Where should i start when searching for legal representation on my behalf for child visitation rights?
Asked on Aug 30th, 2015 on Child Custody - New York
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I basically want legal representation so that i may practice my rights as a parent ( which i am uneducated about ), with the hopes of reaching an agreement with the mother of my child so that we may co parent and do all that is for the benefit of our child. Equally. I just want Visitation..
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In answer to your question "where can I find a lawyer", lawyers.com is a good place to start. When your attorney files a petition, you will need a certified copy of your child's birth certificate (I assume your name is on it) as proof of paternity (I also assume there was no marriage and therefore no custody agreement.) Keep in mind that while you may "just want visitation", you are also legally obliged to pay child support, calculated as a percentage of your salary, if you're not already doing so. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2015 at 2:37 PM