Visitation An incarcerated father possesses the right to seek - TopicsExpress



          

Visitation An incarcerated father possesses the right to seek visitation with his child, despite his custodial status, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Obviously, there are limitations on visitation with an individual in prison or jail. The focus on whether visitation is allowed is the best interests of the child. For example, the best interests of a younger child may not be served by exposing her to a jail or prison visitation program. Legal Representation Due to the limitations of advancing custody rights while incarcerated, a father in prison or jail possesses the right to seek and utilize legal counsel. Of course, an incarcerated father may lack the financial resources to hire a private attorney. Both the American Civil Liberties Union as well as the National Legal Aid and Defender Association provide access to resources to assist fathers dealing with custody-related issues while incarcerated. Read more: livestrong/article/132645-custody-rights-incarcerated-fathers/#ixzz2X9sbrkqC
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:20:50 +0000

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