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.
Even if the father's name is on the birth certificate, and is living with the mother, except in Arizona.
No she cant be the mother or have custody for a child she dont even own
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 not married the custody belong to the mother automatically and the father have to go to court to get visitation rights or custody. If the mother can not take care fo the child and neglects it, the father can alsoi get custody.
Even if the father's name is on the birth certificate, and is living with the mother, except in Arizona.
No she cant be the mother or have custody for a child she dont even own
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.
No. If your mother has sole legal custody she can consent to your getting married.
No, although most courts favor custody to the mother.
Except in Arizona, the mother has sole custody and the father has to apply for his rights through the courts.
If you are not married the custody automatically falls on the mother and the father have to go to court to get visitation or custody. If you are married you have equal rights.
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.
The father gets custody once proof of paternity is established
No, if they are married they have equal custody.
If not married the custody belong to the mother automatically and the father have to go to court to get visitation rights or custody. If the mother can not take care fo the child and neglects it, the father can alsoi get custody.