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Who has sole legal custody of minor child if parents never married and child lives with mom and dad doenot paychild support?
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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.
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How do you paychild support if you dont work no income?
get a job!!
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents have never married in MO?
If the parents are going to split up, one needs to file with the courts to define custody, child support, visitation, etc.
Can you gain sole custody of a child by receiving child support?
Depends on circumstances. A single mother has a presumption of sole custody at the time of the birth of the child. Where married parents are separated, there is a presumption of joint physical custody whether or not support is ordered.
Never married now separated no court orderd custody what are the legal rights of the parents?
mother has sole custody, father has child support obligation. see link
Who has custody of the children if you're not married?
Mom. Dad must establish his paternity legally through a DNA test. Once established he can request visitation and custody rights and pay child support if the mother will retain physical custody.
Is there any way for you to assume sole custody of your child while still married to their father?
If the parents are married and living together they have equal parental rights. If you are married and living apart you should consult with an attorney to see if a legal separation is available in your state. If so the court would address custody, support and visitation issues.If the parents are married and living together they have equal parental rights. If you are married and living apart you should consult with an attorney to see if a legal separation is available in your state. If so the court would address custody, support and visitation issues.If the parents are married and living together they have equal parental rights. If you are married and living apart you should consult with an attorney to see if a legal separation is available in your state. If so the court would address custody, support and visitation issues.If the parents are married and living together they have equal parental rights. If you are married and living apart you should consult with an attorney to see if a legal separation is available in your state. If so the court would address custody, support and visitation issues.
What are the child custody laws for unwed parents in VA?
When the parents aren't married the mother has sole custody of her child. Once paternity has been established the father can petition for joint custody or visitation rights. A child support order will also be issued at that time. See the link provided below for a sample booklet on never married parents questions and rights in Massachusetts and a link for child custody laws in the US.
Do you have to paychild support in Virginia if you sign over your parental right?
Yes, unless/until the child is adopted.
Who has custody of minor childif parents were never married in the state of Ohio?
The mother. The father have to go to court to get his parental rights by providing a DNA test. he can then petition for custody, visitation and pay child support.
Who has legal custody of a minor child if parents are not married in Panama City Fl?
The mother. The father have to petition the court for visitation and custody after paternity has been established with a DNA test. Then he can also pay child support.
Will the mother get sole legal custody of the child if the parents were never married and he hasn't seen the child over 4 years?
She already has sole legal custody as an unmarried mother. He can petition for visitation and pay child support.
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents have never married in mass and can one leave the state without the others permission or will it be kidnapping.?
The mother have custody. The father have to prove paternity by providing a DNA test and he can then get his parental rights and petition for custody, visitation and pay child support.
