How can a mother win full custody?

My, what a sad story! yes the mother would more likely be in full custody of the children or child

Yes. Legal and physical custody granted to the mother means full, sole legal and physical custody.

I believe that the Mother should always have full Custody.. After the father is a convicted felon

Can a father in wi. get temporary full custody if mother is homeless?

It's possible. It all depends on the circumstances of your case.

In the United States, a fit mother will almost always win custody over a grandmother. There would need to be some other considerations for a grandmother to win.

Yes she can.

Even though the mother is underage she still has custody of her child as long as she does not do something to get custody taken away from her

That depends. If the mother has full custody of the child, then yes. If she doesn't have full custody, then no.

A child does not need to be abandoned by their mother for a father to be awarded full custody. If the father can demonstrate before a judge that the mother is unfit to parent, the judge can award him full custody of the child.

No. If your mother has sole legal custody she can consent to your getting married.

Sure. If the identity of the father is unknown, the mother will probably get full custody, unless the child is given up for adoption or foster care.

An unmarried mother has full custody of her child unless the father has established his paternity through the court. He can then request custody and visitation rights. A divorced mother must review her divorce decree and all related court orders if she is unsure about the status of the custody of her child.

Generally, custody orders end at age eighteen and the child can choose where she wants to live.

If you have custody of your child and you want to give full custody back to the mother, you need to file new papers with the court. The papers will make the change in custody legal. There does not need to be a trial when both parents agree on what's best for the child unless the mother was found to be unfit.

In the United States an unmarried mother has legal custody of her child unless and until the father establishes his paternity in court and requests custody and/or visitations.

It is very rare that a Mother wants to give full custody of a child to the Father. To this all a Mother would have to do is choose to sign and give up her rights to the child in court.

It really depends. I think that the mother and father should have full custody. I say this because the mother is doing this to get better, for the benefit of her kids. Some might argue that she should not have custody because why would she had to go to rehab in the first place. It really depends. I think that the mother and father should have full custody. I say this because the mother is… Read More

No. Whether or not you have full custody, the amount is going to be the same, just as long as she lives full time with the mother. The amount is usually based on income guidelines anyway.

Yes, although it may be an order for temporary custody.

No. If the child's' mother calls the police you could loss custody of your child and possible go to jail. If I was you I would contact a lawyer who specializes in child custody cases. If you can get a notarized letter from the mother saying it is okay and giving you full custody.

yes they can

Yes they can do that.

Yes if there is proof.

By proving it in the child courts.

Yes as the father has become a defaulter then the mother can get full custody and have the parental rights of the father revoked.

Boyfriend or husband (unless he is the biological father) has no legal right to the child at all. The mother can try to go for full custody though.

Your husband have to go to court and petition for custody. Unless the mother is unfit and you can prove it, it will most likely not be full custody though.

No, there must be a court order that gives sole custody to the father. If the mother has full custody, it is called kidnapping.

He would have to petition the court. Unless the mother is unfit though he will get shared custody.

It is very likely that the father could get full custody of the child. It will depend upon the history of the father and if he is willing.

If He Have Full Custody Then He Doesn't Have To .

In most cases the father can get custody of the child if the mother is unfit. The courts want the child to be in the custody of the parent who can provide a safe and nurturing life for the child. It is best to seek the legal assistance of a lawyer for custody issues.

A mother of a son or daughter who is not caring properly for their child may get custody of the child. This would be determined by a judge when the parent is not fit to continue to parent.

There are no black and white answers to questions like this one. It would all depend on why the mother doesn't have custody, why the sister does, why the father doesn't, and your state's laws.

I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.

If a child's mother has sole custody then the courts have decided this and there is a reason for it. Generally, if the mother is a good mother (fit mother) then the children will be looked after by her with the father having partial custody to see his children. If the father is unfit, then the mother would have full custody. If you are the child asking the question and are upset because your mother… Read More

Well you can but the court will not find that a good reason to take custody away from her.

Yes, the mother can have full custody of the child if the father's name is not on the birth certificate and he has not paid any child support. However, if you just didn't want the father's name on the birth certificate at the time the baby was born, but received child support then you may have trouble getting full custody.

United States A mother has full parental rights regarding her children unless her rights have been terminated by a court order. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father's paternity is established in court and the court has issued a custody and visitation order. United States A mother has full parental rights regarding her children unless her rights have been terminated by a court order. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father's… Read More

she shouldn't get custody at all, she belongs in jail, and the children belong in more capable hands

If at the custody hearing, the judge believes that you are the cause of the child's overweight problem, the father could very well win full custody. If you can afford it, hire a lawyer to argue for your side.

Not legally. Father can be charged with kidnapping.

a very big chance

One should hope not.

The courts grant or withhold custody.

Yes, this is possible.

He can but I doubt he will get it since immigration status has no bearing on custody and parental rights..

Yes, however the decision would have to be made by the court after a full investigation.

If he has abandoned the mother, talk to a lawyer. There may be a law in your state that after so many years of 'abandonment' custody is automatic. Get a lawyer and file for full custody if abandonment is not the issue.