Can I See My Child If The Child is Now an Adult and I was Denied Custody?
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Generally, a person is free to contact another person as long as there is no court order preventing contact. The answer will depend on the circumstances involved, such as if your parental rights were terminated and there is a no contact order or restraining order in effect.
It may also depend on whether the boyfriend has guardianship over the child. It is possible to have custody and care of an adult who is considered incapacitated. A guardian may have the right to deny contact when it can be shown to be in the ward's best interest. Precedent has been set in courts throughout the nation where a parent’s right to deny contact with a grandparent or other relatives has been upheld. Nonpayment or late payment of child support is generally not a reason to deny contact, but other acts that harm the child's welfare may be. I suggest you contact a local attorney who can review all the facts and documents involved.
