What does it mean to have sole legal and physical custody?

Answer 1

The first thing you need is hard proof that your child would be in danger when he is left with his father, witnesses, police reports of past incodents, you can even ask for supervised visitations, so your child will never be alone with the father. Good luck!

I have temp custody of my cousin who is 10 months old I have had her in my home for 7 months now both parents are in jail, I want full custody of her due to the fact the child is at high risk, with violence and neglect in the home, both grandparents are drug users, and been in trouble with the law. they do not help finicially take care of her nor do they see her but every 3 months are so 1 visit. I know longer know what to do? can you help?

Answer 2

If there are no existing court orders the mother already has legal 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 and once established the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child.

Answer 3

If you have already been through the family court process and been deemed to have sole custody you can visit the court and request a copy of the order. If cannot visit you can call the court and ask how to obtain a copy by mail.

If you are an unmarried mother you have sole custody by law in the United States unless and until the child's father establishes his paternity in family court and then requests joint custody and/or visitations.

If you are an unmarried mother with sole custody (and have never been to court) and need documentation for something such as a passport application you may need to write a statement with your application. You may need to request an order from your local family court, signed by a judge, stating you are the sole caretaker of your child.

If you have already been through the family court process and been deemed to have sole custody you can visit the court and request a copy of the order. If cannot visit you can call the court and ask how to obtain a copy by mail.

If you are an unmarried mother you have sole custody by law in the United States unless and until the child's father establishes his paternity in family court and then requests joint custody and/or visitations.

If you are an unmarried mother with sole custody (and have never been to court) and need documentation for something such as a passport application you may need to write a statement with your application. You may need to request an order from your local family court, signed by a judge, stating you are the sole caretaker of your child.

If you have already been through the family court process and been deemed to have sole custody you can visit the court and request a copy of the order. If cannot visit you can call the court and ask how to obtain a copy by mail.

If you are an unmarried mother you have sole custody by law in the United States unless and until the child's father establishes his paternity in family court and then requests joint custody and/or visitations.

If you are an unmarried mother with sole custody (and have never been to court) and need documentation for something such as a passport application you may need to write a statement with your application. You may need to request an order from your local family court, signed by a judge, stating you are the sole caretaker of your child.

If you have already been through the family court process and been deemed to have sole custody you can visit the court and request a copy of the order. If cannot visit you can call the court and ask how to obtain a copy by mail.

If you are an unmarried mother you have sole custody by law in the United States unless and until the child's father establishes his paternity in family court and then requests joint custody and/or visitations.

If you are an unmarried mother with sole custody (and have never been to court) and need documentation for something such as a passport application you may need to write a statement with your application. You may need to request an order from your local family court, signed by a judge, stating you are the sole caretaker of your child.

Answer 4

If you have already been through the family court process and been deemed to have sole custody you can visit the court and request a copy of the order. If cannot visit you can call the court and ask how to obtain a copy by mail.

If you are an unmarried mother you have sole custody by law in the United States unless and until the child's father establishes his paternity in family court and then requests joint custody and/or visitations.

If you are an unmarried mother with sole custody (and have never been to court) and need documentation for something such as a passport application you may need to write a statement with your application. You may need to request an order from your local family court, signed by a judge, stating you are the sole caretaker of your child.

Answer 5

The parent would have to go to court and go through the proper precedings.

Answer 6

Look for information on filing child abandonment against the father in your state. People do this if the father is not present in the child's life, not paying child support, or is abusive.

Answer 7

Unless the other parents is declared unfit there is no magic formula and the chances depends on the case and people involved but a good lawyer always helps.

Answer 8

It means that the child is all your's and your responsibility.

Answer 9

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