Do unmarried mothers have full custody of their child?
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Do unmarried mothers have full custody of their child?
How can I make sure the father dosen’t take custody?
Asked on August 13, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they do. If the parents are not married at the time of the birth of the children then the mother is the legal guardian under the law. However, the court will not block the father from asserting his rights for custody and visitation except if the relation ship was not in the "best interetsts of the child." Good luck.
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