The child's parents, if they are legally married.
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 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
The only one with custody of the unborn child is the pregnant mother. After the baby is born, the parent wishing custody or visitation can file for the same in the appropriate court of jurisdiction (where the child legally resides after its birth).
A custody agreement will need to be done through an attorney for an unborn child. This will be presented to the judge who will decide what happens.
No one apart from the mother can obtain "custody" of a fetus. Custody battles must wait until the child has been born.
No, the child has to be born first.
No one apart from the mother can obtain "custody" of a fetus. Custody battles must wait until the child has been born. You can file for paternity testing, although it would probably be best to wait until the child is born before doing that. If the tests prove the child is yours, you can then file for custody. Due to physical restrictions, I would assume that a father can't get custody of an unborn child.
Custody cannot be established until a child is born.
A court would never award custody or visitation rights to a convicted child abuser.
The courts will determine who gets custody of the child. The courts will consider what is in the best interest of the child.
Yes, if the couple are not married the mother is presumed to have full legal custody of an unborn or born child, until a court rules otherwise.
No. The courts are not yet taking physical control over the bodies of women.
Custody of children cannot be passed around like custody of purses or shoes. This arrangement will have to go through the courts.
Go to Court.