Neither parent should keep a child away from the other parent if there is no good reason. A good reason would be abuse, neglect, drug abuse, etc... If there are problems with custody and there are not court custody papers, there needs to be. Go to the court house and have the process started. Without these papers, either parent could keep the child (as long as the father is proven to be the father or his name is on the birth certificate) and it is not kidnapping. There is not court order preventing it. Also remember that the mother does not always automatically get full physical custody. The court looks at what is best for the child, not the parents.
No. If the parents are legally married one parent cannot keep the child from the other parent. If the parents are not married the father must petition the court to establish his paternity and request custody and/or a visitation schedule. Unwed mothers generally have sole custody until the father takes some action to establish his paternity.
No. If the parents are legally married one parent cannot keep the child from the other parent. If the parents are not married the father must petition the court to establish his paternity and request custody and/or a visitation schedule. Unwed mothers generally have sole custody until the father takes some action to establish his paternity.
No. If the parents are legally married one parent cannot keep the child from the other parent. If the parents are not married the father must petition the court to establish his paternity and request custody and/or a visitation schedule. Unwed mothers generally have sole custody until the father takes some action to establish his paternity.
No. If the parents are legally married one parent cannot keep the child from the other parent. If the parents are not married the father must petition the court to establish his paternity and request custody and/or a visitation schedule. Unwed mothers generally have sole custody until the father takes some action to establish his paternity.
No. If the parents are legally married one parent cannot keep the child from the other parent. If the parents are not married the father must petition the court to establish his paternity and request custody and/or a visitation schedule. Unwed mothers generally have sole custody until the father takes some action to establish his paternity.
This is a legal matter. The father must return to the court that issued the child support order and file a motion for contempt of a court order. He can explain in his motion how the mother is in violation.This is a legal matter. The father must return to the court that issued the child support order and file a motion for contempt of a court order. He can explain in his motion how the mother is in violation.This is a legal matter. The father must return to the court that issued the child support order and file a motion for contempt of a court order. He can explain in his motion how the mother is in violation.This is a legal matter. The father must return to the court that issued the child support order and file a motion for contempt of a court order. He can explain in his motion how the mother is in violation.
Yes. However, if the parents are not married the Georgia court will establish paternity legally in order to issue a child support order. If that's where the mother and child live and mother filed there, that court will have jurisdiction. The father should cooperate with the DNA testing to establish paternity.Yes. However, if the parents are not married the Georgia court will establish paternity legally in order to issue a child support order. If that's where the mother and child live and mother filed there, that court will have jurisdiction. The father should cooperate with the DNA testing to establish paternity.Yes. However, if the parents are not married the Georgia court will establish paternity legally in order to issue a child support order. If that's where the mother and child live and mother filed there, that court will have jurisdiction. The father should cooperate with the DNA testing to establish paternity.Yes. However, if the parents are not married the Georgia court will establish paternity legally in order to issue a child support order. If that's where the mother and child live and mother filed there, that court will have jurisdiction. The father should cooperate with the DNA testing to establish paternity.
By court order.
No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.
Certainly, by court order.
Not unless she has a court order.
If the parents are unmarried and the father has not established his paternity legally- yes. If the parents are married the mother may need to seek a court order to have the child returned. You should consult with an attorney.
If the father have no court order for visitation she can refuse.
The police can bring the child back to his father since the court order says it is his weekend. The mother also have a responsibility to make sure the child is brought back and can not break the court order.
Generally, no. The father does not automatically hold that degree of authority over the child's mother and the mother does not hold that degree of authority over the father. If the father believes there is a situation that creates an unsafe environment for his child then he must take the matter to court and ask for a court order.Generally, no. The father does not automatically hold that degree of authority over the child's mother and the mother does not hold that degree of authority over the father. If the father believes there is a situation that creates an unsafe environment for his child then he must take the matter to court and ask for a court order.Generally, no. The father does not automatically hold that degree of authority over the child's mother and the mother does not hold that degree of authority over the father. If the father believes there is a situation that creates an unsafe environment for his child then he must take the matter to court and ask for a court order.Generally, no. The father does not automatically hold that degree of authority over the child's mother and the mother does not hold that degree of authority over the father. If the father believes there is a situation that creates an unsafe environment for his child then he must take the matter to court and ask for a court order.
If the mother have visitation right granted by the court the father can not stop her from seeing her child. If he does she can get help from the police and also report him back to the court so they know he broke the court order.
No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.