An unmarried mother can have sole physical and legal custody of the child if the father is drug or alcohol dependent, has a history of abuse or neglect, or is physically incapable of child care. If the stability of a parent is an issue, the other parent may be granted primary custody by the court.
How can a father get full custody in Arizona?
Arizona law requires submitting a written parenting plan to the court by parents seeking joint custody. The parenting plan defines access terms and conditions both parties must comply with and which the child will depend upon.
How did my 16 year old son die?
My beautiful 16-year old son came home from school complaining of a headache and a fever. The doctor diagnosed him with the flu. But it wasn’t. Sometime during the night, my boy was taken from me forever. I found him the next morning in his bed, lifeless. The misdiagnosis was actually a swift and deadly form of bacterial meningitis.
Can the mother of my child move my son out of State?
The mother of my child who I have seperated from and we were never married I think is planning to move to another state with my son! We have not custody agreement but I am on his birth certificate! She wants to move him away from me, his family and friends to live with her boyfriend! Can she legally do that?
What happens if the father of your child refuses to give you custody?
If the father of your son refuses to return him to you, without a custody agreement, a court will determine custody and visitation based on whether you’re married or divorced from the father. If you’ve never been married to the father, separate custody rules apply.
Can a unwed father see his child without a court order?
The father has no legal right to see their child without a court order. Legally, there is no presumption of paternity; this means that unwed fathers are not, by default, assumed to be biologically related to their children.
