Depends if the child has to remain in the same school district. see link below
No, unless the baby's biological father relenquishes his parental rights, he would get custody of the child if the mother dies, not her husband. The biological father must sign his rights away to the mother's husband.
If the parents are unmarried the father must establish his paternity legally. Once he has established his paternity he can petition for custody, visitation and a child support order can be established. Unless you can prove the mother is unfit to be a parent, it is really hard to take custody away from the mother in Kentucky. However, a father may be awarded joint custody or/and a visitation schedule. He should seek the help of an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
No, if they are married they have equal custody.
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No. If the biological parents have joint legal custody, the step mother has no legal authority over the child whatsoever.
Can, but as she moved away initially, a judge may not consider it.
Yes, if she has the child (legal custody would help).
He can request it but the mother should raise an aggressive objection. There is no reason for the child to be away from their mother and in the care of someone other than their other parent just so the father can establish 50% custody to minimize child support payments. The mother should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. It will be a good investment in the future.He can request it but the mother should raise an aggressive objection. There is no reason for the child to be away from their mother and in the care of someone other than their other parent just so the father can establish 50% custody to minimize child support payments. The mother should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. It will be a good investment in the future.He can request it but the mother should raise an aggressive objection. There is no reason for the child to be away from their mother and in the care of someone other than their other parent just so the father can establish 50% custody to minimize child support payments. The mother should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. It will be a good investment in the future.He can request it but the mother should raise an aggressive objection. There is no reason for the child to be away from their mother and in the care of someone other than their other parent just so the father can establish 50% custody to minimize child support payments. The mother should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. It will be a good investment in the future.
The courts can rule either way and it depends on the gay laws in your State. Some courts may still grant the mother full custody if they feel the environment is safe for the children and many courts prefer the children to be with their mother. It is worth it to fight this in court, but for the sake of the children you should go for joint custody. Children only see their 'mom and dad' and know little else. To be taken away completely from one parent is extremely traumatic for children.
The father should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. It may be a domestic matter and the mother may not be found to be guilty of the crime. An attorney must review all the details and explain the options.
Even though the mother is underage she still has custody of her child as long as she does not do something to get custody taken away from her
There is no law that stops the mother from going away with another man and leaving the children with the father. However, these circumstances would make it difficult for the mother to win custody of the children in court.