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An unmarried father must establish his paternity and arrange for a custody hearing if he wants custody.
Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent. If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test.
A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody, full custody or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother. The court will schedule a hearing and issue an order that is in the best interest of the child.
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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.
In Georgia How likely is it for a father to get sole custody They have never been married but the mom lives with her parents and can not keep a job.?
very
Can grandmother have custody if parents never married?
Only if the parents are found unfit does the grandparents as well as other relatives have a chance for custody.
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.
In Georgia How likely is it for a father to get sole custody They have never been married but the mom lives with her parents and can not keep a job?
It depends on which parent the court sees more fit.
Can a mother get her children if the father has had them and refuses to let her see them but the parents were never married and there is no court matters dealing with custody?
Since there is no court order and you were never married it is the mother that have custody. He can be charged with kidnapping.
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 have never married in Michigan?
The mother is presumed to have custody unless there is a court order saying otherwise.
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.
Never married now separated no court orderd custody what are the legal rights of the parents?
mother has sole custody, father has child support obligation. see link
Is joint custody possible if parents were never married and the child is under a year in b.c?
yes, see links below
Who has legal custody of minor child when parents never married in Connecticut?
the person who has physical possesion of the child.
