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Does an unwed mother have sole custody in Washington state even if the father signed the birth certificate?
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Yes, until the father has established his paternity andarranged 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 by the means mentioned above the father can request visitations, 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.
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Man signed birth certificate that's not the father there is a bio father and the child is not living with the mother which is unfit so does the bio father have full custody?
No, as he has no legal rights to the child even if he sign the certificate himself. You will need to file for custody. see links below.
Who Gets Custody When the Father is Not on the Birth Certificate and unwed?
In most states, the biological mother receives presumptive custody unless and until modified by court order.
What rights does a unwed father have if he signs the birth certificate in Louisiana?
he has the right to fight for custody of the child involved but in the end depending on the situation the mother would be granted soul custody unless the mother is less fit than the father to raise the child
Does the mother get sole custody of children if never married to the father if they split up even though he is on one of the six kids birth certificate by Michigan law?
Except in Arizona, the mother has sole custody and the father has to apply for his rights through the courts.
The agreement between 2 parents is custody to mother but weekends for father if the mother dies who would get custody?
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
Can single mother leave custody of child to another family member in her will if father is not on birth certificate even if paternity is proved?
maybe
Who gets custody of a child when mother hangs herself and the father is on birth certificate?
Having one's signature on the birth certificate is a good first step, but it will not automatically give custody to that man. The court will look at all of the circumstances of the case.
Which states do not automatically give sole custody to mothers?
All of them particularly if the father has signed the birth certificate or has otherwise been legally deemed as the father. ' The law has become gender-neutral in areas of child custody and the father has as many rights as the mother when it comes to custody. Ultimately, it comes down to the decision of the judge who would be better suited to act in the best interests of the child and custody is awarded based on the same. The mother has presumptive initial custody in some states, particularly if the father's name is not on the birth certificate or paternity is otherwise legitimized/established until custody is mandated by the courts.
Who has custody when both of the parents names are on the birth certificate?
Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. 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.
Can a father get custody before the mother?
No, but the father can get the custody if he proves that the mother has bad habits like alcoholic or consume drugs.
Can a father in wi. get temporary full custody if mother is homeless?
Can a father in wi. get temporary full custody if mother is homeless?
What was George Washington's parent names?
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