If the mother has legal custody but leaves the state and doesn't have physical custody of your child then that must mean the child is with someone who doesn't have custody. I assume you are not married. In that case, you must establish your paternity in court and request legal and physical custody. If the mother has left the state without taking her child with her the court will certainly want to know who the child is with and will certainly consider awarding legal custody to the other biological parent, you.Perhaps you can convince the mother to consent to your getting legal and physical custody. If not sole custody, then joint legal and physical custody.
You should consult with an attorneywho specializes in custody issues. The attorney can review your situation and explain your rights and options.
no because it can be taken as child napping
The mother. The father have to petition the court for shared custody.
File a modification motion. see links
Depends if it is a single trailer or a double-wide
She already has sole legal custody as an unmarried mother. He can petition for visitation and pay child support.
Mother has sole custody. I'm in KCMO. see link
mother has sole custody even if living with father
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.
The mother. The father have to prove paternity in court and petition for custody, visitation and can then also pay child support.
: No she does not. : Until you go to court the parent who is in possession of the child has custody.
The mother is presumed to have custody unless there is a court order saying otherwise.