Does the father have to sign the settlement release?
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Does the father have to sign the settlement release?
Son lives with me and we were in an auto accident does the father have to sign the settlement release?
Asked on April 23, 2009 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If both you and your son's father have joint legal custody, then the father has to sign the settlement release. This is because the father also shares the rights and responsibilities to make decisions regarding your son's welfare, health, and education.
If only you have sole legal custody, then the father does not have to sign the settlement release.
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