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What rights does a father have in the state of Virginia if he abandons his child?
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Could father get custody if mother leaves child and moves in with friends?
If she abandons the child, yes.
When a father abandons his child does he still have rights?
Yes, he still has rights, though his history of non-involvement can be brought up in custody proceedings. A mother cannot withhold visitation for non-support of a child, nor can she interfere with a visitation court order.
If father abandons unborn child can he be sued?
no cause he cant be sued, its not possible. sorry. you fail!
What should a father do when his wife abandons their child?
Go to court to obtain custody and an order for support.
What are the rights of a father that pays child support in Virginia?
If he was not married to the mother, nothing until granted them by the courts. see links
What rights does the father have to your unborn child in Minnesota?
In the United States the father has no rights until the child is born.
What rights will a father have if a DNA proves he is the father?
The right to petition the courts for the right to see and support his child.
What are Virginia laws about married women who cheat and get pregnant..what are the other mans rights can he terminate his rights and does he have to pay child support since she is married?
If it's like Illinois, the mother's husband is presumed to be the child's father unless/until proven otherwise. If someone else is proven to be the father, he will be potentially liable for child support.
Is a father's rights terminated if he pays child support?
Paying child support will not cause the father to lose his parental rights - neither will not paying child support.
Does a child have to know biological father for him to give up parental rights?
No. There is no requirement for the child to have to "know" the father for him to give up his parental rights.
When mother has full custody of a child what are the rights of the stepfather vs the natural father?
The rights of the natural father depends on if the father has given up his rights or not. If he has not given up his rights, he has the same rights as the mother, or as outlines in the custody order.
Does my husband have to assume parental rights for my child in order for the father of my child to terminate his parental rights in Alabama?
No. The biological father can give up his rights and if your husband then want to be more than a step parent, who have no rights to the child, can adopt your child. Or not, that is your choice as the parent.
