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Q: What does it mean for a father to have sole custody of his child?
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What chance do you have at getting sole custody of your son if his very violent father is incarcerated?

Sounds like the odds are pretty good at gaining sole custody. However that does not mean that you will be able to keep the child away from his father forever, or mean that the father will never get a chance to see or interact with his child. The court will probably allow the father "visitation" rights.


Is the child state property if the parents are not legally married?

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.


What exactly does sole legal custody mean in Virginia if in exchange for dropping child support you received sole custody of your daughter and the father can only visit if you approve?

Sole custody means you have all the power. You can choose to keep the father out of their life until the children turn 18 if you want to or you can allow visits.


Can a child receive medical benefits if the mother has sole custody and the father dies?

Yes a child can receive medical benefits if the mother has sole custody and the father dies. The state will provide the mother with assistance which will include medical benefits for the child. This can happen with or without the father passing on.


How do you I file for sole custody of your son when you are not married to his father?

Generally, as an unmarried mother you already have sole custody of your child under the law in every state. The father must establish his paternity in court in order to obtain shared custody and visitation rights. Until he does, you have sole legal custody.


Can a father that is a non citizen with legal papers get sole or primary custody of his child?

Yes


Can a child be adopted if the mother has full sole legal custody and the father does not?

Yes, but the father must be notified of the proceeding.


Can my partner adopt my child if I have a sole custody of a child and his own father is alive?

Under most circumstances, the father must grant permission.


You live in the state of Texas and father with sole custody of child the military is station you in Hawaii can your child mother prevent from your child to go with you?

If you have sole custody no. However, can you still provide for the child? School etc? If she wants to prevent it then let her go to court.


What would be the benefit of a father having sole custody of a child in another state?

Sole custodial rights are only granted to the parent with whom the child will reside.


If father has sole custody of child can he adopt him to his grandmother without mother's consent?

no, she must approve


Out of marriage pregnancy disqualifies a woman from child custody for extramarital affairs?

no, she has sole custody, and the father has nothing. see link below