How to Seek Visitation Rights

how to seek visitation of your child

Instructions

1. Every parent is entitled to some type of visitation, unless their parental rights have been terminated. There are even some laws in place for grandparents. The first thing you need to do is to establis yourself as the parent, may it be by court order, birth certificate, or DNA test.

2. Locate your local probate and family court or go to the court where you case is normally held. If you do not already have a court case go to the local probate and family court in the county where the child primarily lives.

3. Ask what papers you need to file for visitation, may it be a motion or something else. File the form and serve the other party. When you go to court be prepared to know what you are asking for and be realistic. Seom people start off with supervised visits or day visits and them move on to longer periods of time.