What are my rights as a widower step-father to see my step-children and they to see their half-sister?

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   Laura LippPro

   Morristown Family Law Attorney

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   Answered June 13, 2012 19:17. First and foremost, I am so so sorry for your loss. An unimaginable tragedy only to be followed by another tragedy of having siblings separated for so long. There are indeed laws that support what you are looking for. The cases become complicated, though, so you should sit down with a family law attorney to strategize the best way to move forward. Good luck to you and your children.

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   Yolanda NavarretePro

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   Answered June 13, 2012 21:35. I am so sorry for your loss and I think it is so impressive that you wish to honor your wife's wishes. My advise is to file a motion for parenting time, based on your having been a psychological parent, and the best interest in the children keeping in touch with siblings. I sure hope you win this.

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   Brad MicklinPro

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   Answered June 13, 2012 20:11. You'll need to file a motion to seek visitation with the children. Unfortunately, the natural father has a paramount right to custody. However, you have a right to parenting time and visitation with the children if you can show that it is a haunted them if you are removed from their lives.

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   Ronald LiebermanPro

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   Answered June 14, 2012 05:27. You realy don't have many rights because of the way the laws are structured.

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