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No. Married parents have equal parental rights until they are affected by a court order.No. Married parents have equal parental rights until they are affected by a court order.No. Married parents have equal parental rights until they are affected by a court order.No. Married parents have equal parental rights until they are affected by a court order.
Generally:First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.Generally:First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.Generally:First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.Generally:First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
Married parents have equal parental rights. File an injunction to have the child returned to the state as soon as possible.
Generally, no. Married or unmarried, the law considers the father's rights equally.
That is going to depend on your state.
Yes. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link provided below.
Depends on in what state or country you live in.
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A few questions which the book helps answer are as follows : i>Are you responsible for your child's debts and misconduct? ii>What can you do if you are being pressured to terminate your parental rights? iii>How do courts determine custody and what are the guidelines in your state?
parents married or unmarried- taken out of state permanently or for a vacation- etc
No. There are state and federal laws that bestow scores of legal rights, obligations and protections to legally married couples. Unmarried couples have no such rights, obligations nor protections under the law.
This book employs a direct and easy-to-understand format using clear and concise definitions explaining the legal aspects of parenting and creating a sound resource for unmarried parents who may be facing legal issues surrounding their child. The learning's which one can extract form this book are : i> How to protect your parental rights when you and the other parent have never married. ii> How to represent yourself in family court. iii> The difference between custodial and non-custodial parental liability. iv> How to ensure you get your court-ordered visitation. v> The different types of tests available to determine paternity. vi> How to establish paternity without a court hearing. The book includes an extensive collection of sample forms plus instructions for how to complete and file them. You'll also find a state-by-state listing of the various laws that could affect your parental rights and you'll learn where to go to find the research resources necessary to support your case. Complete with a glossary of commonly used terms in family court, Unmarried Parents' Rights is over 240 pages of well-researched legal information that can help you determine your rights and responsibilities as an unmarried parent and learn how to enforce those rights if need be.