Father seeking protection of rights

[fairisfair]

this isn't VA but honestly, they are all about the same

http://www.supreme.state.az.us/dr/Text/ModelPTPlans.htm

 

[cerberus75]

Thanks... you guys are awesome!

 

[Silverplum]

Thanks... you guys are awesome!

You're welcome!

Fair is the awesome one. I'm the fabulous one. It's a small difference, but we're picky people.

 

[janM]

For starters, there are sample parenting plans for free on deltabravo.com.

Actually it's www.deltabravo.net.

 

[Silverplum]

Actually it's www.deltabravo.net.

Thank you!
Wasn't thinking.

 

[cerberus75]

Just wanted to give a quick update and get some thoughts from you lovely folks...

I met with my lawyer and we determined the game plan to be:

1) Send a letter to the mother requesting acknowledgement that I am the father by signing an 'Affadavit of Paternity'.
2) Send a letter to the mother requesting that she meet with us in mediation to formulate a parenting plan that is acceptable to both parties.
3) If she refuses to cooperate, we file motions with the court for Paternity, Custody, and Visitation.

We recently sent the first letter and I decided to call her to let her know that she would be receiving a letter from my lawyer. The reason for this (which I explained to her) was so that she would not be caught off guard and I wanted to assure her that I truly do want to work out something which is fair and equitable for both of us and allows us both to be very involved in our daughter's life.

She seemed a little perturbed and indicated that she might change her works hours so that our daughter would not have to spend as much time with me as she is currently. Remember, I am currently watching my daughter Weds., Thurs. and Fri. evenings and all day on Saturday because of the mothers work schedule. I am worried that she is going to try to start pulling back my visitation. If it goes to court, I plan to ask the judge to 'maintain the status quo visitation schedule' until the final hearing, but what recourse do I have in the meantime? What should I be doing to protect myself if she starts removing my access to my daughter?

Thanks in advance!

 

[casa]

Just wanted to give a quick update and get some thoughts from you lovely folks...

I met with my lawyer and we determined the game plan to be:

1) Send a letter to the mother requesting acknowledgement that I am the father by signing an 'Affadavit of Paternity'.
2) Send a letter to the mother requesting that she meet with us in mediation to formulate a parenting plan that is acceptable to both parties.
3) If she refuses to cooperate, we file motions with the court for Paternity, Custody, and Visitation.

We recently sent the first letter and I decided to call her to let her know that she would be receiving a letter from my lawyer. The reason for this (which I explained to her) was so that she would not be caught off guard and I wanted to assure her that I truly do want to work out something which is fair and equitable for both of us and allows us both to be very involved in our daughter's life.

She seemed a little perturbed and indicated that she might change her works hours so that our daughter would not have to spend as much time with me as she is currently. Remember, I am currently watching my daughter Weds., Thurs. and Fri. evenings and all day on Saturday because of the mothers work schedule. I am worried that she is going to try to start pulling back my visitation. If it goes to court, I plan to ask the judge to 'maintain the status quo visitation schedule' until the final hearing, but what recourse do I have in the meantime? What should I be doing to protect myself if she starts removing my access to my daughter?

Thanks in advance!

If she removes access...you'll have no choice but to file. When you go before the Judge, your attorney should cite Mom's unilateral denial of Parenting Time, file for Custody/Visitation with a temporary order to maintain 'Status Quo' Custody/Visitation pending the Court's determination.