Richard's POV
Maine has been uneasy while we are waiting for Patrick and his legal counsel. We decided to talk about a possible settlement of the custody claim outside the court. We admit that this case will favor Patrick having the fact that Maine and him has been into a relationship the time Celestine was conceived.
It only took a few minutes of waiting when Patrick and his legal team arrives. After the exchanges of greetings, the legal counsel of both parties started the discussion.
“As we all know, the purpose of this talk is about my client’s claim of custody for Celestine Mendoza, daughter of Mrs. Nicomaine Dei Mendoza-Faulkerson. As Celestine’s father, he is requesting a full custody of his daughter since her mother is already married and has her own family. My client wanted to make sure that his daughter will more protected if she stays with him since they are blood related” Atty. Sandro Velez explained
“Panyero, the clearly states that the child under seven years old stays with the mother regardless if the mother as her own family. We understand your client’s concern since he claims that he is the child’s father, which is not yet proven but only if the mother is proven to be unfit to perform her responsibilities as the mother only then that the court may side in favor of your client. Celestine is living comfortable, she is studying in a good private school, all her basic needs are provided by Mrs. Faulkerson” Atty. Gonzales, our family’s legal counsel said
“We acknowledge the law panyero, what my client is pointing out here is to spare the child for a possible mis-treated by her mother’s husband and his mention his family” Atty. Sandro explained
“Again, we appreciate the concern of your client Panyero but we would like to show you this document” Atty. Gonzales said and hand in to Atty Sandro the document that he was talking about. “Please check on it Panyero, my client Mr. Richard Faulkerson, Jr. has filed an adoption request for the child Celestine Mendoza, daughter of his wife Mrs. Nicomaine Faulkerson. Please take a look at the date when it was filed, it shows that the filling took place days before their wedding. Therefore, it clearly shows that Mr. Richard Faulkerson, Jr. have shown his interest to treat the child as his own by giving her his family name.” Atty. Gonzales further said.
“Adopting a child does not guarantee that she will be treated fairly specially if your client will have their own child” Atty. Sandro said
“There is also no guarantee that your client is the child’s father” Atty Gonzales straightly said
“We are willing to do a DNA test to prove that my client is the child’s biological father” Atty Sandro firmly replied
“We can consider that option but what’s the use of going that far if we all know that the court will not side on your client even if you provide a proof of being the child’s biological father? Aren’t we wasting our precious time here? My client is open to grant the visitation rights” Atty. Gonzales said
“We also did not know if your client is the biological mother of the child Atty. Gonzales” Atty Sandro abruptly said and I saw Maine suddenly looses the confidence that she has at the beginning of the discussion. I discreetly held her hand to at least ensure her that everything will be fine.
“Pardon me Panyero, but my client’s name is in all documents pertaining to the child’s parental” Atty. Gonzales insisted.
“But I know that you’ll agree that those documents will not guarantee that Mrs. Nicomaine Faulkerson is the biological mother of Celestine. Only a DNA testing can prove that” Atty Sandro further said
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Just The Two Of Us (Completed)
FanfictionNicomaine Dei never dreamt of getting married. She prefers to remain single for the rest of her life. But her father arrange her to marry RJ Faulkerson, Jr. who dreamt of marrying his one true love. Date Published: January 17, 2018 Date Completed:...
