The mother has primary residential custody. However, the father has visitation rights which are likely set forth in a visitation schedule and he has the right to be included in any important decisions that affect the child. The father should review any documents related to his case including a separation agreement, visitation schedule, child support order and custody order.
Until paternity is established the birth mother is considered to hold sole custody of a minor child. For a father to have custodial or visitation rights it must be agreed on by the mother of the child or through the prescribed court procedures by means of a lawsuit.
How does he have any visitation rights with a custody and child support order?
If the father does not request a DNA test, the mother holds all of the parental responsibility and rights. The mother cannot request child support. The father cannot request custody or visitation.
The right to petition for custody or visitation and the right to pay support. [Paternity must be established before any discussion of rights or responsibilities.]
Custody arrangements by which it is in the best interest of the child without infringement of the mother or fathers rights.
Unmarried fathers in Arizona have the right to seek custody and visitation through the court system. They can establish paternity, petition for custody or visitation rights, and participate in decisions regarding their child's upbringing. It is important for unmarried fathers to assert their rights and responsibilities to ensure a meaningful relationship with their child.
Only with the approval of the court and forfeiture of any child support claim.
Usually only the fathers
This is interpretive as even sole custody fathers can be obligated to pay.
Since you now have proof you are the father you can now petition for custody, visitation and pay child support. So very binding. Without it you have no paternal rights.
Single mothers have sole custody, however I teach fathers how to stop such moves.
The child support amount would depend on the difference in income. Even sole custody fathers are ordered to pay child support.