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Does the unmarried mother still have custody of a child if that child has the fathers last name?
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∙ 16y ago
If you live in the US... The child having the father's last name has NOTHING to do with custody. If Dad is listed on the birth certificate as the father, then both parents have equal custodial rights until a court declares otherwise--you need a custody order. If Dad is not listed on the birth certificate, it will be a simple thing for him to petition the court to establish paternity and once that's done he can then petition for custody/visitation.
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Can a unmarried mother take a child from Ireland to England without the fathers consent if he has primary custody?
If he has primary custody or even visitation rights, you cannot take his child far enough away that he cannot readily exercise his custody/visitation rights unless he gives you permission to do so.
Is the child state property if the parents are not legally married?
No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.
Does an unwed mother have sole custody of her child if she has a felony?
Yes, as unmarried fathers have no legal status as a parent, other than the requirement to pay child support, until granted that status by a court. Until then, if the mother is not capable of caring for the child, her family or the state has first claim. see links below
If a unmarried father is in the military and the mother is living with her parents and she has no job what are the chances that the father will get full custody of his child?
15% to
If no court order for custody has been granted and the parents are unmarried who has the custody of a child in California?
Mother has sole custody in every state except Arizona. see link below
Can one unmarried parent move to a new town without the natural fathers APPROVAL?
There is no requirement to have approval. As they are not married, the mother has custody. Where she and her child live is up to her.
If the mother and father are not married but the father's name is on the birth certificate can the father take off with the child?
Issues of child custody are not settled by names on birth certificates. Generally, the court will try to determine what is in the best interest of the child. Who is a better parent, the father or the mother? Who will take better care of the child? That is the issue.
Does the birth mother have to file for legal custody of her son in Virginia even if there is no legal father?
No. If the mother is unmarried then she has legal custody of her child automatically. If the father wants parental rights he must establish his paternity in court.No. If the mother is unmarried then she has legal custody of her child automatically. If the father wants parental rights he must establish his paternity in court.No. If the mother is unmarried then she has legal custody of her child automatically. If the father wants parental rights he must establish his paternity in court.No. If the mother is unmarried then she has legal custody of her child automatically. If the father wants parental rights he must establish his paternity in court.
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 a unmarried mother take her child out of the UK without the child father's permission?
yes if she has full custody
Can a unmarried mother take a child from Ireland to England without the fathers consent if he has primary custody?
If he has primary custody or even visitation rights, you cannot take his child far enough away that he cannot readily exercise his custody/visitation rights unless he gives you permission to do so.
If no court order for custody has been granted and the parents are unmarried who has the custody of a child in Oklahoma?
When the issue pertains to unmarried couples the law presumes the mother to have full legal custody of the child(ren). The father must establish paternity before custody, child support or visitation rights can be addressed by the court.
Can an unmarried father in Wyoming get full custody of his four year old son because he's angry or jealous?
No. Those are common reasons why fathers threaten to "get custody" but a father needs substantial evidence that the mother is unfit and the child would be better off with him. Obtaining custody is a serious matter and courts do not take custody away from mothers unless there is a very good reason.Any unmarried mother should make certain she is providing a nurturing environment for her child and that she is placing her child's needs before her own. If the child is well cared for and in a healthy, safe, loving environment, the courts will not take custody away from the mother.See the related links below.No. Those are common reasons why fathers threaten to "get custody" but a father needs substantial evidence that the mother is unfit and the child would be better off with him. Obtaining custody is a serious matter and courts do not take custody away from mothers unless there is a very good reason.Any unmarried mother should make certain she is providing a nurturing environment for her child and that she is placing her child's needs before her own. If the child is well cared for and in a healthy, safe, loving environment, the courts will not take custody away from the mother.See the related links below.No. Those are common reasons why fathers threaten to "get custody" but a father needs substantial evidence that the mother is unfit and the child would be better off with him. Obtaining custody is a serious matter and courts do not take custody away from mothers unless there is a very good reason.Any unmarried mother should make certain she is providing a nurturing environment for her child and that she is placing her child's needs before her own. If the child is well cared for and in a healthy, safe, loving environment, the courts will not take custody away from the mother.See the related links below.No. Those are common reasons why fathers threaten to "get custody" but a father needs substantial evidence that the mother is unfit and the child would be better off with him. Obtaining custody is a serious matter and courts do not take custody away from mothers unless there is a very good reason.Any unmarried mother should make certain she is providing a nurturing environment for her child and that she is placing her child's needs before her own. If the child is well cared for and in a healthy, safe, loving environment, the courts will not take custody away from the mother.See the related links below.
Does Maryland automatically grant an unwed mother sole custody?
Yes. There really is no "grant". The mother of a child can always be determined since she gave birth. An unmarried mother has sole custody of her child until the father can establish his paternity legally. Once his paternity has been established he can request custody, a visitation schedule and child support will be addressed.Yes. There really is no "grant". The mother of a child can always be determined since she gave birth. An unmarried mother has sole custody of her child until the father can establish his paternity legally. Once his paternity has been established he can request custody, a visitation schedule and child support will be addressed.Yes. There really is no "grant". The mother of a child can always be determined since she gave birth. An unmarried mother has sole custody of her child until the father can establish his paternity legally. Once his paternity has been established he can request custody, a visitation schedule and child support will be addressed.Yes. There really is no "grant". The mother of a child can always be determined since she gave birth. An unmarried mother has sole custody of her child until the father can establish his paternity legally. Once his paternity has been established he can request custody, a visitation schedule and child support will be addressed.
Can a mother in the military take a child from his fathers home?
Not without a custody award.
Will the mother get sole legal custody of the child if the parents were never married and he hasn't seen the child over 4 years?
She already has sole legal custody as an unmarried mother. He can petition for visitation and pay child support.
What is the definition of constructive custody?
Custody arrangements by which it is in the best interest of the child without infringement of the mother or fathers rights.
