What options do I have if my son’s mother moved away and I don’t know where they are?
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What options do I have if my son’s mother moved away and I don’t know where they are?
I am the father of a 10 year-old boy. His mother and I were together from 1999 to 2003, then we grew apart and I saw my son every weekend until sometime in 2005 when I was unemployed. Instead of calling her and telling her that I was unable to pick him up I just didn’t call or show-up to get him. I got a decent job in 2006 but I was still unable to support myself but I was able to see him once in 2008 for a day. Ever since that day I have not heard from her and I’ve been calling and writing letters to her last known address with no response from her or her family members. My name isn’t on his birth certificate and she has made no attempt to place me on child support?
Asked on May 22, 2011 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
Paula McGill
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you want to find the child and establish visitation, you may have to start paying child support. The first thing is to do an internet search on her and her relatives. Facebook is a good start. If you still cannot find her, you may have to hire a private detective.
Once you find her, establish paternity. In most states, a father has to establish paternity before he is entitled to visitation.
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