Do fathers in Ohio have rights to their children?

Answer 1

Same as anywhere else in the US: the right to petition for custody or visitation and the right to pay support. [Paternity must be established before any discussion of rights or responsibilities.]

Answer 2

NO. The court will require that the father be notified and he will have the opportunity to object and request custody himself. The court will hear testimony and issue a decision.

NO. The court will require that the father be notified and he will have the opportunity to object and request custody himself. The court will hear testimony and issue a decision.

NO. The court will require that the father be notified and he will have the opportunity to object and request custody himself. The court will hear testimony and issue a decision.

NO. The court will require that the father be notified and he will have the opportunity to object and request custody himself. The court will hear testimony and issue a decision.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

An unmarried father must establish his paternity and arrange for a custody hearing if he wants custody.

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 has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody, full custody or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother. The court will schedule a hearing and issue an order that is in the best interest of the child.

Answer 5

First, he must have a good reason to convince the court that the child would be better off in his custody. He would need to convince the court that the mother is unfit and the mother's custody is not in the best interest of the child. The health, safety, and welfare of children is always the court's primary concern in determining the best interest of children when making any orders regarding the physical or legal custody or visitation of children

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 seek other means of establishing his paternity and that is done through paternity test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court and once established the father can petition for custody. The court will schedule a hearing and the father must present his evidence and argument. The court will review the testimony and evidence to determine if a change in custody is warranted and render a decision. At the same time toe court will address child support and if the father is not awarded custody he can request a visitation schedule.

Answer 6

NO. The court will require that the father be notified and he will have the opportunity to object and request custody himself. The court will hear testimony and issue a decision.