The sole custody don't have nothing to do with the visitarion right for the father . The father if love his own children will do the visit like parenting plan stablish But if the father don't want to see his kid you can not forced him to love them and be in his children life. No shoes fit even to forced to fit. Let Him decide it if he want the kid on their life. good luck to you
First hire a lawyer, then apply for legal custody.
Of course. Same general custody rules apply for a parent if in the military or not.
Except in Arizona, the mother has sole custody and the father has to apply for his rights through the courts.
You have to be established, legally, as her biological father so if you have not done that do that first. Have DNA tests done if needed. Then you can apply for custody or visitation rights.
The father can file for it himself. It's every parents right even if they are minors.
The mother can legally retain sole custody of the child until the father establishes paternity and files for custodial rights. This is an issue that is covered by "common law" and would apply regardless of the resident status of the mother. If the father chooses to petition for custody, the issue would be decided by the court based upon what would be best for the child.
In all states the mother has sole custody and control at the time of the birth. Unmarried fathers have no assumed parental rights, just financial responsibility. The father does have the right to petition the court for permission to see the child. see links below
Yes, every father has that right, whether he is successful is another matter. If you were married he would have a better chance but he can still apply.
You haven't included any details, especially your marital status, so the following is general information. Your particular situation is complicated.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.In your case you should remember that if you apply for any government assistance you must disclose the child's father lives with you.You haven't included any details, especially your marital status, so the following is general information. Your particular situation is complicated.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.In your case you should remember that if you apply for any government assistance you must disclose the child's father lives with you.You haven't included any details, especially your marital status, so the following is general information. Your particular situation is complicated.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.In your case you should remember that if you apply for any government assistance you must disclose the child's father lives with you.You haven't included any details, especially your marital status, so the following is general information. Your particular situation is complicated.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.In your case you should remember that if you apply for any government assistance you must disclose the child's father lives with you.
The answer is yes as long as the Father has custodial or access rights to the child. In the roles were reversed, would this question also apply to a mother?
Yes but he has to establish that he is the father so he has to get legal papers, birth certificate and do a DNA test. Without papers that you are the father you can't go to court and apply for visitation right and custody.
By default, the mother does. However, other custody arrangements can be made if the parents agree or if it is in the best interest of the child.An unmarried father must establish his paternity and arrange for a custody hearing if he wants custody. Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent. If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody, full custody or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother.