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How can a mother get custody of her child when the father signed the birth certifcate but has not assumed responsibliity?
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∙ 18y ago
If he has abandoned the mother, talk to a lawyer. There may be a law in your state that after so many years of 'abandonment' custody is automatic. Get a lawyer and file for full custody if abandonment is not the issue.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 12y agoMy son experienced this situation. In California, the answer is to go to the hospital of birth where he showed his California driver's license, Social Security Card, and a DNA test proving he was the father. His son was born at the county hospital as opposed to a private hospital, which may have an impact on where to go. He had to pay $15 (the fee to file the ammended birth certificate with the county Hall of Records.) He signed the birth certificate in their presence and they kept copies of his CDL, SSC, & DNA test and submitted it
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∙ 12y agoNo.
The mother does not have sole custody if nothing is filed in court!
Please be careful thinking of that. Whether on the birth certificate or not, custody has been established through the court.
Both parents have equal rights.
Ex: If you are the mom, and the dad takes your child for the weekend and decides not to give them back, you can not file a lawsuit for that.
There is nothing you or the cops can do.
It's a civil matter.
They will look at you, and say, "Take him to court."
If he takes off with the child/children, and you can't find them, then you can't file for court to get costody back.
Again, too bad. It's not an amber alert, it's not a missing child, nothing.
My suggestion to you is call and do a free consultation with a lawyer. If you have any questions, ask the lawyers.
Or, the court houses have free legal clinics through legal aid and you don't have to qualify. You go and wait in line and lawyers answer any and all questions you have for free. No income verification required.
Suggestion: Write down all of your questions before you go and be prepared to write fast, they give you a lot of info.
Good luck to you.
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∙ 10y agoNo. An unmarried mother has legal custody of her child in the United States. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court via a DNA test. Once established he can petition for custody and/or visitation. He will also be subject to a child support order if he mother is to retain physical custody.
No. An unmarried mother has legal custody of her child in the United States. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court via a DNA test. Once established he can petition for custody and/or visitation. He will also be subject to a child support order if he mother is to retain physical custody.
No. An unmarried mother has legal custody of her child in the United States. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court via a DNA test. Once established he can petition for custody and/or visitation. He will also be subject to a child support order if he mother is to retain physical custody.
No. An unmarried mother has legal custody of her child in the United States. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court via a DNA test. Once established he can petition for custody and/or visitation. He will also be subject to a child support order if he mother is to retain physical custody.
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∙ 10y agoNo. An unmarried mother has legal custody of her child in the United States. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court via a DNA test. Once established he can petition for custody and/or visitation. He will also be subject to a child support order if he mother is to retain physical custody.
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∙ 14y agoIf the father did not sign the birth certificate, then you already have sole custody.
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I just found out that I am the biological father of a child in state's custody how do I get custody?
If you're a single father, you have no assumed rights to the child until paternity has been established by a court of jurisdiction. As such that will need to be your first step. Then, if the child is in the custody of the state you can petition for custody to be transferred to you. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in family law who can review your situation and explain your options.
If the mother is an illegal immagrant and can not work in the US can the father who is a USC get 100 percent custody of the child but also allow mother visitation right?
First off, a single mother, regardless of status, has sole custody. The father has no assumed parental right, so he will be starting from scratch. Can he get custody? There's no more guarantee in this than for any single father. see link
If you are 17 can you move in with your mom?
It is assumed that your father has legal custody since you ask if you can move in with your mother. The answer is no. Generally, you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen years of age unless your father will consent to the move.
Can a grandparent retain physical custody of a child if the mother is not around and the father wants custody?
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Can you choose at 13 to move back with your mom?
No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.
Can a mother who has joint physical custody of her son pierce his ears without the consent of the father?
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
What is mother rights to child in pa and not married to farther?
In every state except Arizona the mother has sole custody of the child and the father has no assumed rights until granted them by the courts.
Does a minor mom have to share custody with father?
Single fathers of any age have no assumed rights to see their child until court approved, than yes. I teach fathers how to do it.
In the state of Georgia if a mother and father are not married when a child is born what does a father have to prove to get joint custody?
First, he has NO ASSUMED RIGHTS to the child, so the first move needs to establishing a voluntary child support order, but not before a paternity test is done. Once an order is in place, it cannot be easily stopped even if not the father. Next, you prepared as if you were going for full custody. Finally, consider Bird Nest Custody. see links.
Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents never married in Oregon?
In all states the mother has sole custody and control at the time of the birth. Unmarried fathers have no assumed parental rights, just financial responsibility. The father does have the right to petition the court for permission to see the child. see links below
Can you get arrested for taking your children if there are no custody papers?
If a single father, yes, as you have no assumed rights to the child. If married, generally not, but the application of this is less clear as the police rarely ask the mother to prove she has custody. As such, you get arrested and by the time you clear it up, she has filed against you. see link
If a women has a parent that has guardianship over her and she is 32 and she has a baby does the womens parent get custody of the baby child or becomes gaurdian Father lives witthem. not married?
Single fathers have no assumed parental rights
