Should I seek denial of visitation?

[Accountable]

Ceara, thanks....I agree. My only duty to HIM was to inform him of the child's conception and birth and to at least allow him the opportunity for a relationship with her. I did that. I have been focused on raising and support her for the past 14 years rather than, instead, being focused on holding his feet to the fire to be a proper father. In hindsight, yes I wish I had done this sooner.....but she's still a child, so better late than never.

Thanks for the insight to GU.....I was beginning to suspect that he was the putative father or his attorney.....

 

[fairisfair]

accountable, do you have your pm's turned on??I think I might be able to provide you with a little insight, having just been through exactly what you are going through, with a child who is now 17 years old.

 

[fairisfair]

By the way, believe it or not, my short answer is NO, by no means should you deny, or even attempt to deny visitation. Not for a second, unless dad is unfit, and nothing that has been posted here remotely indicates that.

 

[Accountable]

Fair -

I have enabled private messaging and welcome your insight. Thanks!

Also, in response to your second post, I am not seeking to prevent visitation.....only an ordered visitation schedule since he indicates he still wants no relationship. If he changed his mind, frankly, all he would have to do is call or write. I have provided him with my daughter's cell phone number and her email address. I just see no point in having a schedule if he is just going to "stand her up".