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Single mothers have sole custody until the court rules otherwise, but in Texas you can get a jury trial.

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Q: Who gets custody of baby in Texas?
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Break up who get custody of baby?

In most breakups it is the mother who gets custody, however, the legal basis for deciding who gets custody is the welfare of the child, so if the father can demonstrate that he is a better parent, he can get custody.


Who gets custody of a baby when the father is 19 and the mother is 17 and living at home?

The courts will determine who gets custody of the child. The courts will consider what is in the best interest of the child.


If you are underage and pregnant and no longer with the baby's father who gets sole custody?

I believe that the mother should get custody and she gives the father a schedule to be on.


Who gets custody in Texas if its an US born child from an US father and a illegal mother?

The mother has presume sole custody and control, regardless of the circumstances in all states.


In Texas can your mother keep you from moving in with your dad if you are 17?

If Mom has custody then she gets to decide where you live. You can move in with Dad if Mom agrees to it. Otherwise, Dad would have to petition for a change of custody.


If you're not married to the father of your baby and decide end the relationship who gets custody of the child and can you move the child to another state?

The court decides and no.


Can the mother keep the baby outside America hi is US citizen she is not?

Yes, she can. If someone else is challenging her for custody for some reason, though, then it will be up to the courts to determine who gets to keep the baby.


Can the father of my baby make me change the baby's last name to his?

It depends on who has custody of the child. If you have complete custody then you do not legally have to change it.


what determines who gets custodial custody of the children during a divorce in texas?

This is usually the mother, unless there is a history of drug or alcohol use, mental instability or child abuse.


If a person dies and the baby's father is in jail could the maternal grandparents get full custody of the child?

The baby's grandparents could get custody.


How do you get a divorce and custody in Texas?

Texas law is nothing to mess around with, get a lawyer.


Who gets custody of the baby if you breakup with the father?

If you live in separate homes the law says possesion is nine tenths until you get a case started and the court will determins who does.