When the issue pertains to unmarried couples the law presumes the mother to have full legal custody of the child(ren). The father must establish paternity before custody, child support or visitation rights can be addressed by the court.

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If no court order for custody has been granted and the parents are unmarried who has the custody of a child in Oklahoma?

In Alabama, the mother would have custody of the child until the father proved that he was in fact the child's father. This would be done by petitioning the court for a paternity test.

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Does parents of a unmarried underage girl have automatic custody of the baby?

biological mother has sole automatic custody of baby

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Can your fiance get temporary custody of your children with a power of attorney form?

No. Custody must be granted by a court order unless the parents are married. If you are unmarried and want to give temporary custody of your children to your "fiance" it must be done through the court. You haven't mentioned whether the "fiance" is the father of the children.

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What is the difference between full Guardianship and Full Custody?

Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court. Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court. Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court. Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court.

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What does custody rights mean?

Custody rights are granted by a probate or family court order that grants the care, control, and maintenance of a child, to one or both parents following a following a divorce or separation proceeding or in the case of unmarried parents, when the father has established his paternity in court. An unmarried mother has custody of her child until the father has established his paternity in order to acquire parental rights. In another sense, a non-parent is sometimes granted a guardianship over a child and that person is said to have legal custody of the child. However, they are more accurately called the legal guardian. See related link.

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If there is no court order who has physical custody of the child?

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court.

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What rights do a custody granted child have after parents have been deceased?

Rights pertaining to what?

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Can one parent keep another parent from picking minor children up from daycare?

Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child. Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally. Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child. Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally. Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child. Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally. Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child. Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.

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What are child custody laws for unmarried parents in virginia?

The mother has full custody. The father have to prove paternity by providing DNA in court and he can then ask for custody, visitation and pay child support.

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Do you still have custody of your niece if you never signed back to her parents?

That depends on where you live and your custody order. Were you granted temporary custody with parental rights intact? Were the parents divested of their parental rights and you were granted sole legal and physical custody? There are all different kinds of custody agreements and they can be modified. Refer to your documents or seek the advice of an attorney for an informed opinion.

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Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents never married in Massachusetts?

Generally an unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally.

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If unmarried parents never established custody can the mother relocate with children?

Yes, however the father can file an injunction.

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Who has legal custody of a child of a unmarried couple in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the legal custody of a child born to an unmarried couple is officially with the mother. However, it is possible to arrange a second-parent adoption so that both parents are legal guardians of the child.

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If your parents were granted sole legal custody of your son do they still have custody now that he is 19-years-old?

As he's 19, they do not.

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Who has legal custody of minor child when parents have never married in Texas?

In 49 states, an unmarried mother has assumed or legislated sole custody and control. see links below

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Who has legal custody of minor child when parents have never married in Illinois?

Generally in the United States an unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally.

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When A minors Parents have joint custody can you move out with one parents permeation in Minnesota?

No. The other parent can still call you in as a runaway.

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What are child custody laws for unmarried parents in Alabama?

The mother automatically have custody since there is no doubt she is the parent. The father have to establish paternity by doing a DNA test and then he can petition for visitation, custody and also pay child support.

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Who has custody of a child when the parents are not married and there is not a custodial order from the court?

The law presumes that an unmarried woman has sole custody of a child born out of wedlock until/unless a court rules otherwise.

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Can a girl give custody of her baby to her parents if the father wants custody?

This one will have to go through a court of law and your parents (if they want custody of this baby) will have to fight your boyfriend for these rights. If the court sees that your boyfriend is too young, not dependable to raise this child then yes, your parents could very well end up with the custody of your baby. It's time you sat down and talked to your parents to be sure they want this great responsibility. If this young man is a nice guy then I would let him at least have some time with his child. Depending upon circumstances the court could award temporary custody to the birth mother's parents. However, the biological father and his parents would also be granted the opportunity to petition for custodial rights. It is generally accepted that an unmarried mother has automatic and full custodial rights of the child until those rights are challenged. Regardless of who retained custody, the biological father would be granted visitation rights if he so wished. The mother or the mother's parents would not have the option to withold such privileges.

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Who has custody if the parents were never married in Alabama?

An unmarried father must establish his paternity and arrange 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. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody, full 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. The court will schedule a hearing and issue an order that is in the best interest of the child.

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Who receives custody of the child when parents are unmarried and in rehabilitation for addiction?

Often, a family member assumes custody of the child, either on their own (in which case they need to get legal custody ASAP) or through the State's child protection/child welfare agency.