Ultimately, this is a decision of the court. The father still has to make a showing that he can provide a good home life, otherwise the state will take custody. Even in these circumstances, the father must prep the case. see links
The father unless he is found unsuitable by the court for some reason.
Not if it doesn't violate his court ordered access rights.
not even the fathers living here have a good chance of that, so no.
If the decision was recently made, the mother can file an appeal. Otherwise, the mother will have to prove there has been a significant/material change in circumstances - to the judge.
This is an issue that is not specifically addressed in custody laws, so it needs to be addressed in a modified custody order. See link for addressing other issues.
No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
no, not if someone can provide proof of this it would show that she is a danger to herself and possibly to others. the courts are not going to take that kind of chance with a child's life.It should be noted that in 49 states she has sole custody by default, regardless of the circumstances. The state has a greater claim to the child than the father, until otherwise ruled on by the court. see link
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
When, in the opinion of the court, granting the father custody would be in the best interests of the child.
only if mum has custody
the biological father is next of kin