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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no because it can be taken as child napping
The mother. The father have to petition the court for shared custody.
Who is in jail? If the child is in jail, they have custody. If the adult is in jail, they should never get custody. If the spouse is in jail they should not get custody. Jail would have no bearing on the time of custody, just who should be able to even see the child.
The mother. The father have to prove paternity in court and petition for custody, visitation and can then also pay child support.
mother has sole custody even if living with father
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
the person who has physical possesion of the child.
If the parents have never married and live separately with their own parents, a court would need to decide on custody. Typically, the court will place the child with the mother, but the best interests of the child are primary.
: No she does not. : Until you go to court the parent who is in possession of the child has custody.
The mother is presumed to have custody unless there is a court order saying otherwise.
No, there is still a parent left with custody. And custody can never be willed. That is for the court to decide. The ones in the will can ask for custody but it is up to the court.