No one apart from the mother can obtain "custody" of a fetus. Custody battles must wait until the child has been born.
The only one with custody of the unborn child is the pregnant mother. After the baby is born, the parent wishing custody or visitation can file for the same in the appropriate court of jurisdiction (where the child legally resides after its birth).
A custody agreement will need to be done through an attorney for an unborn child. This will be presented to the judge who will decide what happens.
No, the child has to be born first.
No one apart from the mother can obtain "custody" of a fetus. Custody battles must wait until the child has been born. You can file for paternity testing, although it would probably be best to wait until the child is born before doing that. If the tests prove the child is yours, you can then file for custody. Due to physical restrictions, I would assume that a father can't get custody of an unborn child.
Custody cannot be established until a child is born.
A court would never award custody or visitation rights to a convicted child abuser.
Yes, if the couple are not married the mother is presumed to have full legal custody of an unborn or born child, until a court rules otherwise.
No. The courts are not yet taking physical control over the bodies of women.
Custody of children cannot be passed around like custody of purses or shoes. This arrangement will have to go through the courts.
Child custody and the military, and deployment of parents with custody, are complicated issues in the United States. If your spouse has custody of her child from a previous relationship and that parent has any rights, she will need the court's permission to move with the child if you join the military and get stationed elsewhere. The laws vary in different states. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who specializes in child custody issues especially as they are affected by military service.
An active duty military soldier can get joint custody of a minor child. There is not a lot of case law regarding custody and the military, but in cases without extenuating circumstances, joint custody can be given.
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