First, he has NO ASSUMED RIGHTS to the child, so the first move needs to establishing a voluntary child support order, but not before a paternity test is done. Once an order is in place, it cannot be easily stopped even if not the father. Next, you prepared as if you were going for full custody. Finally, consider Bird Nest Custody. see links.
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
No. If your mother has sole legal custody she can consent to your getting married.
No, although most courts favor custody to the mother.
If you are not married the custody automatically falls on the mother and the father have to go to court to get visitation or custody. If you are married you have equal rights.
No, if they are married they have equal custody.
If they are legally married, the father gets rights until mother gets out of prison, after that it is up to the state. If not legally married, they go into state custody.
He can still gain custody as the presumptive father.
He would have to petition the court. Unless the mother is unfit though he will get shared custody.
The father must establish his paternity through the courts since he and the mother were not married. He can petition for full custody. He should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. The mother's abandonment can certainly be used as evidence that the father should receive legal custody. He is providing the day to day care of the child.The father must establish his paternity through the courts since he and the mother were not married. He can petition for full custody. He should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. The mother's abandonment can certainly be used as evidence that the father should receive legal custody. He is providing the day to day care of the child.The father must establish his paternity through the courts since he and the mother were not married. He can petition for full custody. He should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. The mother's abandonment can certainly be used as evidence that the father should receive legal custody. He is providing the day to day care of the child.The father must establish his paternity through the courts since he and the mother were not married. He can petition for full custody. He should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues. The mother's abandonment can certainly be used as evidence that the father should receive legal custody. He is providing the day to day care of the child.
Does anyone know? we asssume this in happening in the U.S..
In 49 states the mother has sole custody and control.
The mother. The father have to petition the court for shared custody.