no time limit
Yes, I teach fathers how, though I endorse bird nest custody.AnswerAs long as you can prove you are the father the name makes no difference. There must be a record of your child support payments.The father must prove to the court that he would make a better parent if he wants to remove the child from his mother's custody. It will be up to the court to decide after hearing testimony, considering evidence and reviewing reports.
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.
The time frame should have been stated by the judge when custody was awarded.
18-23 years, depending on the state.
As long as you can prove paternity (if needed) and you provide for the child, you can.
The childs' father, married or not. Your relationship to the father is irrelevent. The father is the first on a long list of family members. Create a living will if that is not acceptable.
As long as she has Power of Attorney.
Yes, as long as the legal custody schedule is changed, child support can also be adjusted.
Get a custody hearing from a court and see where they can take it from there. You must prove you are capable of looking after the child long term in a safe and nurturing environment. Get a good lawyer.
Custody is decided in court based on what is best for the child, not for how long the child has lived with you.
They certainly can. The judge is the 500 lb elephant in the room. He or she can make any ruling they so desire as long as it is not in violation of state law and the laws of Georgia state that the named father has an obligation to support their child whether the child is legitimized or not, unless the father can prove via a court ordered paternity test that he is not the father. Legitimization of the child is to protect the father's right to visitation and custody and has absolutely nothing to do with support obligations.
Only if approved by the judge.