mother has sole custody even if living with father
Married parents have equal parental rights. They share legal custody.
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
the parent that can best suite the needs of the child!
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.
If married, both parents. If single, the mother
If the parents are going to split up, one needs to file with the courts to define custody, child support, visitation, etc.
The mother is presumed to have custody unless there is a court order saying otherwise.
The mother always do until the father has petitioned and got custody from the court.
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.
She already has sole legal custody as an unmarried mother. He can petition for visitation and pay child support.
The mother is assumed to have custody. However, there may be a court order as well.
The mother. If she dies, her parents get custody.