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Can a father who has not been around since birth get custody of a child?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, but the answer depends on the details. Perhaps the father didn't know of the child. If the mother has been found unfit the father is next in line as long as he is suitable. If the father has matured and wants to be part of the child's life after not being around at first, the court may award joint custody or at least a visitation schedule and child support order. You should visit the court and ask to speak with an advocate, or consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
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How can a father get custody of his children from there birth mother?
A father can get custody of the children if it can be demonstrated that that is in the best interest of the child. The father being the primary caregiver would help.
When a child is born and the father is not there or never comes around does that mean you have full custody?
That does not mean you have full custody. Even though the father is not around you should still go for full custody. Theres always that chance the father could back around and that child is not with you he has just as much right to that child as you do.
Who has custody rights minor birth mom or legal adult birth father?
Single mother has sole control and custody, regardless of age, at the time of the birth. Father has a child support obligation, only.
Can a father with joint legal custody say he does not want his children around the paramour?
As the father has joint legal custody of the child he can not say he does not want the child at the paramour.
If your son father name is not on the birth certificate and the child is carrying your maiden name and is living with his father means that now the father has sole custody of the child?
Do the kids make fun of him for having your maiden name? Did you give him custody of the child? Is he his guardian? If so, then yes.
My child has lived with me since birth but has his father's last name what are the chances of an illegal resident getting custody of your child?
An illegal resident can not get custody of your child and not based on that they have the same last name.
Who has legal custody of minor child in FL when parents never married but father signed birth certificate how does minor change his name when one parent contests it?
The mother has legal custody from birth if never married. The father have to go to court to get his parental rights and prove paternity so he can seek visitation, custody and pay child support. The mother is in this case the one who decides what name the child will have since she is the guardian.If the custody is not with father, then after getting the custody , they may change the name.
If an unmarried couple in Wisconsin gave children the father's last name who has custody of those children?
That depends on local law but unless the father is registered as being a parent on the child's birth certificate, the custody is with the birth mother and the father has no or few rites. Also in a dispute, the courts will normally give custody to the birth mother unless there are clear overriding reasons, in the interest of the child, why this would not be appropriate.
When the court orders DNA from the presumed Father does the minor child get returned to the mother during this process?
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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.Generally, A "presumed father" has no legal custody unless he is married to the mother at the time of the child's birth. If the parent's are both married to each other they each have 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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.Generally, A "presumed father" has no legal custody unless he is married to the mother at the time of the child's birth. If the parent's are both married to each other they each have 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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.Generally, A "presumed father" has no legal custody unless he is married to the mother at the time of the child's birth. If the parent's are both married to each other they each have 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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.Generally, A "presumed father" has no legal custody unless he is married to the mother at the time of the child's birth. If the parent's are both married to each other they each have custody.
Can a father get custody of his son if the birth mom has a dangerous boyfriend?
Yes, if the court deems him a risk to the child.
How can an unmarried mother obtain authorization to take her young son overseas if she and the child's father have never been married or established custody and the father will not sign the forms?
If the father is named on the birth certificate then the mother will have to file a writ of habeas corpus to request sole custody of the child. The father will be notified of the action and will be given a chance to contest it. The court will then rule as to which parent should retain custody or if it should be shared and if the child can be taken outside of the country. If father is not named on the child's birth certificate all the mother must do is present the birth cerificate at the time she applies for a passport for the child.
Will the courts return the child to the mother while the presumed father gets DNA test and results?
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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.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 can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.
