Yes, if there is no court order of custody in place, the child can reside with either parent. Either parent also has the right to petition the court to block or allow the action.
If there is a custody agreement in place through the courts, the mother cannot take the child out of state without the fathers consent. If there is no agreement in place, the mother does not have to have the fathers consent.
Single mothers have sole custody, however I teach fathers how to stop such moves.
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
Custody arrangements by which it is in the best interest of the child without infringement of the mother or fathers rights.
Not without a custody award.
If she is unwed, yes.
If married, he doesn't have to.
Sole Custody until ruled on otherwise. The Glass Ceiling for fathers.
Even sole custody fathers can be ordered to pay child support, when they earn more than the mother. see links
Unless the mother is unfit she will get the baby.
No. Your parents must come to an agreement and change the custody order filed in the family court.
Get a good family law lawyer.