The mother. The father have to prove paternity in court and petition for visitation or custody. He can then also pay child support.
It depends on the state, usually the state takes the children into custody, or the closest family relative.
the one who did not abandon the child probally
Under all circumstances, unwed mothers have sole custody and control by default in every state until ruled on otherwise by the court. see link
No, unless a custody order is being violated, it is not kidnapping for the Father to move out of state with his own children.
Generally, the mother gets custody in Tennessee. Unless there are some horrible, provable reasons that the mother is unfit to have custody. I have been through this very situation myself. Tennessee is a Mother's Rights state.
The law presumes that an unmarried woman has sole custody of a child born out of wedlock until/unless a court rules otherwise.
= wedlock = The state of being married; matrimony. The state of being united as husband and wife.
Yes, depending on the circumstances. Generally, the parent who has custody must be deemed unfit for the court to remove the children from their custody. You should seek advice from an attorney who specializes in custody issues in the jurisdiction where the children reside.
Colorado see links below
That should be expressed in the custody orders.
my friend lives in new jersey if she has custody of her children can she move out of state and give her children a good life.
No. Unless he gets custody of the child and you want to be around it for your own good. Why would you even think that sweetie?