Does a man have any legal rights of visitation or custody of a child he has supported since birth, if the relationship with the mother dissolves?

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Does a man have any legal rights of visitation or custody of a child he has supported since birth, if the relationship with the mother dissolves?

Asked on January 22, 2013 under Family Law, Texas

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

In today's age of non-traditional families, courts have been more inclined and laws have changed to aid those who are the parental role (basically you are the father without being a biological father) to grant custody, joint custody and/or visitation rights, absolutely. Along comes with it the responsibility to pay child support so make sure you know what you want to do and file in court for what you wish (joint custody, visitation, combination).


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