Firstly, the someone else is totally not relevant. Forget him.
Abandoning the mother is between the father and mother and doesn't affect access. Access is still possible.
Denying the child previously doesn't affect access. Access is still possible.
Mother is married to somebody. Access is still possible.
Chances of father getting sole custody. Low to impossible. Must prove mother is unfit.
Chances of father getting shared custody. Not bad. Needs to prove he is a fit parent, stable, not violent criminal etc...
Sorry, chances of a father getting full physical custody is slim and none, and slim left town. I've been batteling for years to get custody of my son from a violent, substance abused home. I've spent thousands of dollars, and countless heart aches to no avail. I've been told right to my face that the court would put my son in foster care rather than with me if for nothing less not to lose state funding if he was placed with me. It's a sham and it's no wonder that parents kidnapp their kids and run.
i totally understand how you feel my step daughter just got placed with a convicted meth manufacturer instead of stable hard working father. whom the judge says abandoned her, after him having visitation for the last three years. he has ended up with less visitation and more child support. Fathers that want to be dads have not a chance, they wonder why there are so many dead beat dads. mother signed away her rights without his knowledge and is drug addict, with metal issues. what do we do about it?
The mother assumes automatic custody, unless she is unfit.
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.
Being married or unmarried is not much of a determining factor when it comes to custody nowadays. In order to have custody changed you would need to prove that either your household and parenting abilities are substantially better than the other parent, or that their situation is detrimental to the children. Having a spouse does not necessarily mean that you are better able to care for the children, especially if the other parent has had custody for a significant length of time without the children having any problems in a single parent household.
Not without the permission of the child's biological mother. When a couple are not married and there is not a custodial order from the court, the law presumes that the mother has sole custody of the child in question.
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.
It would be better if you were married, but there are other, less pleasant ways she can get custody. See related link.
see your other question
Only if your grandfather has custody of you. This means, your parents have unfortunately either abandoned you or didn't want to look after you or were considered unfit parents and by a court of law your grandfather (or both grandparents) have sole custody of you.
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 your mother has sole legal custody she can consent to your getting married.
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Generally, if married he has custody rights equal to the mother unless she has brought a petition for sole custody in his absence. If he is not married his custody rights must be established by a court order.
You haven't included important details such as your marital status and whether there is an existing custody order.If you are divorced, or never married and there is a custody order, you need to return to court and request sole custody. If you are married then you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court.You haven't included important details such as your marital status and whether there is an existing custody order.If you are divorced, or never married and there is a custody order, you need to return to court and request sole custody. If you are married then you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court.You haven't included important details such as your marital status and whether there is an existing custody order.If you are divorced, or never married and there is a custody order, you need to return to court and request sole custody. If you are married then you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court.You haven't included important details such as your marital status and whether there is an existing custody order.If you are divorced, or never married and there is a custody order, you need to return to court and request sole custody. If you are married then you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court.
Unless they are married or he has custody he has to return the child or it will be kidnapping. If you are not married and you have not established paternity yet or have not petitioned for visitation or custody she does not have to let you see the child. When not married she automatically get custody since there is proof she is the parent.
The mother assumes automatic custody, unless she is unfit.
No, although most courts favor custody to the mother.
no