No she cant be the mother or have custody for a child she dont even own
Even if the father's name is on the birth certificate, and is living with the mother, except in Arizona.
If the father signed the birth certificate, then the mother will have to go to family court to obtain sole custody of the child, whether or not the case will be contested.
The mother has sole custody if the parents are not married and there are no court orders regarding custody. A father who wishes to have parental rights must have his paternity established through the court.
I have this same issue. My parents never got married. My dad's right was to see me, so he did not have legal custody of me. It varies with different families, but the father has legal custody to see you and it varies if he can have custody to have you.
if the baby his he can the birth certificate if the woman is married
Even if the father's name is on the birth certificate, and is living with the mother, except in Arizona.
Except in Arizona, the mother has sole custody and the father has to apply for his rights through the courts.
If the father signed the birth certificate, then the mother will have to go to family court to obtain sole custody of the child, whether or not the case will be contested.
If the father did not sign the birth certificate, then you already have sole custody.
The mother has sole custody if the parents are not married and there are no court orders regarding custody. A father who wishes to have parental rights must have his paternity established through the court.
The mother. The father have to prove paternity by a DNA test and can then get his parental rights and petition for custody, visitation and pay child support.
I have this same issue. My parents never got married. My dad's right was to see me, so he did not have legal custody of me. It varies with different families, but the father has legal custody to see you and it varies if he can have custody to have you.
If you were not married when the child arrived the legal custody lies with the mother. The father have to prove paternity in court before he can get his parental rights.
in the state of north carolina if the fathers name is not on the birth certificate can he file for custody?
Yes, only Arizona is different.
Yes, the birth certificate will not give him custody. The father have to prove paternity in court with a DNA test and he can then petition for visitation or custody. Then he can also pay child support.
Yes