Q: In July 2013, the my daughter's grandma took the initiative to get a DNA paternity test done. Ever since I've been making an effort to be in her life, sometimes taking her for the weekend or even a week at a time. The mother was not present. Last time I had my daughter, it was for a week before I started school. I also mentioned this to the grandma who was delegating our situation. In October, I discovered that the baby's mother has moved my daughter from a perfectly stable home to a homeless shelter. She refuses to let me see her and when I saw her yesterday, the baby looked distraught and traumatized. The mother is a drug/alcohol abuser, she came to my sister's home causing a scene under the influence. She had her 3-month boyfriend making threats and signing her birth certificate. Help!
A: David's Answer: You should certainly bring all your concerns to the Judge's attention. You should also ensure you're paying voluntary child support. You should also begin keeping a paper-trail with the mother, confirming things like access time. More definitive advice will come with a full assessment of your particular situation. I thus advise you to call a NYC Child Custody lawyer to schedule a consultation. -- David Bliven, Bronx Child Custody attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child custody and visitation matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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