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    Oct 11, 2011, 10:36 PM
    How to get custody of a child in new zealand law?
    I have a 6mth old boy, not sure if I am his father. I have estranged myself from his mother, who threatens to harm him, or she will go out drinking and drive with him in the car etc. What rights do I have as his father, and could I possibly go for custody if my name is not on his birth certificate?
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    Oct 12, 2011, 03:38 AM
    I would consult a local family law attorney. You might also find this site helpful:
    Custody Fathers Rights - Be Prepared! | Fathers Speak - New Zealand

    You will need to go to your local Family Court and file a petition for custody. This will probably require a paternity test to make sure you are the bio father. From there the court will determine legal and physical custody as well as visitation and support.
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