yes, but your going to be in for the ride of your life...you will have the burden of proof that the child would be better off with you ....you might want to get an atty...veryyyyyyy seldome will they take a child away from a mother unless unfit, but they might grant joint custody
yes but its unlikely because a board has to deem you fit and they prob wont do that because of your young age
sometimes
YeS she can
Unless you are the mother or father of this child, the easiest way would be to make a report with Child Protective Services, who would evaluate the mother's home, if your accusations are founded, and can make a recommendation for a change in custody to the court.
No. At any time the mother can retrieve the child. He must get a Court order. see related link
only if mum has custody
Filing for child support has no bearing on the issue of custody. Custody is decided on the basis of the welfare of the child. To get custody of a child, the father would have to demonstrate that he would do a better job as parent. I will add that even if you do need financial assistance, that does not in any way suggest that you are not a good mother. Those are separate issues.
he says i dont want your dam child
If not married, the mother always has sole custody, even without an order. see links below
If your father was given total custody of you and your brother then he could go to court to get you back. However, (and you would have to ask your mother this) if your mother and father have joint custody (such as you or your brother seeing your mother on spring break or other holidays) then child support would continue as was instructed by the courts. If your father had total custody and your mother never saw you, then she could file for partial child support. I know it's confusing, but simply put, if your father doesn't pay your mother child support she should see at least Child Welfare regarding this matter and your father should be paying her some child support regarding you. Good luck hon Marcy
In theory, yes, but unless the mother's parental rights are terminated (e.g., for neglect or abuse) this is so unlikely that it's not worth worrying about.
You, because you are the mother of the child. Unless you got the baby taken away form you and someone else has custody of him/her.
She already has sole legal custody as an unmarried mother. He can petition for visitation and pay child support.
Only through the granting of guardianship. This can be done through a notarized letter of intent and a power of attorney. But, the father of the child can challenge this and request a change of custody.