To me, I don't think that is fair. Once you reach a certain age (13) you should be able to choose who you want to live with, Mom or Dad. You do have a choice, and if you really want to, tell your parent.
only if the mother has full custody or if they are married i am pretty sure that is legal.
Custody arrangements by which it is in the best interest of the child without infringement of the mother or fathers rights.
Not without a custody award.
Sole Custody until ruled on otherwise. The Glass Ceiling for fathers.
Even sole custody fathers can be ordered to pay child support, when they earn more than the mother. see links
Unless the mother is unfit she will get the baby.
I think that a person should not be allowed to have custody.
Get a good family law lawyer.
If there is a custody agreement in place through the courts, the mother cannot take the child out of state without the fathers consent. If there is no agreement in place, the mother does not have to have the fathers consent.
I'm assuming you are the father and a fit parent and then yes, you would probably get custody.
Yes. Its the same as not showing up for other court dates.
Yes, but I teach fathers how to change that.