If I never wed the mother of my child, what are my rights regarding custody?
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If I never wed the mother of my child, what are my rights regarding custody?
She won’t let me see my son. No reason. She just refuses.
Asked on September 9, 2018 under Family Law, Alaska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not you and your childs mother were ever married is not relevant here. An unwed father can obtain visitation/custody of their child(ren) through a paternity suit. This is also known as a "suit affecting parent-child relationship" (SAPCR). Your rights will depend on several factors, including yours and the mother's relationship with your child. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://family-law.freeadvice.com/family-law/child_custody/get-custody-unwed-fathers.htm
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not you and your childs mother were ever married is not relevant here. An unwed father can obtain visitation/custody of their child(ren) through a paternity suit. This is also known as a "suit affecting parent-child relationship" (SAPCR). Your rights will depend on several factors, including yours and the mother's relationship with your child. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://family-law.freeadvice.com/family-law/child_custody/get-custody-unwed-fathers.htm
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