Does the father have the right to see or visit the child?
Visitation can be a mutual arrangement between the parents or established by a court order. The father has the right to seek court-ordered custody and visitation. Can paternity be established if the father lives outside of Nevada? Yes. Sometimes this can be done through Nevada courts. If not, the Child Support Enforcement Program will help to locate the alleged father and/or initiate interstate procedures. Why is now the right time to establish paternity? Your child has the right to expect regular and continued support from both parents. When you wait, you take the chance things may change and you may not have an opportunity to assume responsibility for your child. Your child may grow up without the advantages and benefits that come from having both parents share in parental responsibilities. Give your baby the best possible chance in life by getting paternity established now. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON: • Acknowledging Paternity Or Obtaining A Court Order, call your local district attorn
The father has the right to seek court-ordered custody and visitation. However, the Nevada Child Support Enforcement Program cannot provide assistance related to custody or visitation issues.Can paternity be established if the father lives outside of Nevada? Yes, this can be accomplished through the courts.Why is now the right time to establish paternity? Your child has the right to expect regular and continued support from both parents. When you wait, you take the chance things may change and you may not have an opportunity to assume responsibility for your child. Your child may grow up without the advantages and benefits that come from having both parents share in parental responsibilities. Give your child the best possible chance in life by establishing paternity as early as possible.
