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Married parents have equal parental rights. They share legal custody.
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Who has custody of the child if the parents are married?
In the United States both parents have equal rights of custody of the child if they are legally married.
In Utah who has custody if parents never married?
If the child is a minor in the state of Utah and the parents of the child have never been married then both parents are awarded equal custody. However, if there's a reason why one parent cannot care for the child, then the parent who is capable of caring for the child is awarded custody.
Who has the custody of a child if the parents aren't married in Michigan?
The mother. The father have to apply for visitation and custody in court.
Missouri law Who has legal custody of minor child when parents have never married but dad is on birth records get sole custody They have never been married but the mom and dad live with their parents?
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.
You got married after you had your child who has custody?
You're married now and both parents have equal parental rights.
Can the father or mother legally decide who their child can be with?
If the parents are married and the child is a minor the answer is yes. If the parents are divorced or never married, the parent(s) with legal custody can make that decision.
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents have never married in MO?
If the parents are going to split up, one needs to file with the courts to define custody, child support, visitation, etc.
Who has custody of a child whose parents were never married in fl?
The biological mother has presumptive custody, at least until a custody order is hammered out in court.
Can a father take a child out of state if the parents are not married and there is no custody appointed?
Not without the permission of the child's biological mother. When a couple are not married and there is not a custodial order from the court, the law presumes that the mother has sole custody of the child in question.
If neither parent has custody can you keep the child in NY?
With the court's permission, if the parents are not married. Single fathers have no assumed rights to a child. Married parents have equal rights to the child until otherwise ruled on.
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents never married in the state of co?
mother has sole custody even if living with father
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents never married in Georgia?
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
