2006-11-24 13:56:59 · 18 answers · asked by betty m 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Baring unforseen circumstances, yes
2006-11-24 13:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child of an UNMARRIED mother is granted one hundred percent custody until OTHERWISE is declared by a court of law.
So yes, until a court says she no longer has custody, she does.
My sister is currently going through a massive court battle on a very similar subject. Unfortunately the courts won't enforce this law. Legally they are obliged to remove her daughter from her father's home and replace her with my sister, as my sister is supposed to have full custody, but that whole 'possession is nine tenths of the law' apparently applies to people too. It's a crock of sh... well. But then my sister left the child with the father and he refuses to return her, so... who the hell knows?
However, they cannot take a child AWAY from the mother without legal permission. If the woman has been diagnosed as dangerously insane they might revoke custody really fast, but technically the answer to your question is YES.
2006-11-24 22:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by Asuza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is the only one who has been the cargiver and sole provider of that child she in a way is. but unfortunately she would still have to make it illegal and apply for custody on those basis. Any woman can give birth to a child but it doesnt necessary mean she has legal custody of that child. the father also has rights. So go get full custody of your child especially those who are single parents.
2006-11-24 22:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means that she's the mother of the child, not she has legal custody of the child. She can and sometimes loose custody of that said child if and, when she's under the influence of drugs, or under the influence of cocaine, and it's proved that the baby is under the influence of cocaine, at the time of birth. And The baby is in danger at time of birth from the mother or the father or any family member. "Many other ways that baby may be taken away"
2006-11-24 22:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes unless the child is positive for drug usage (all babies are tested for drugs at birth) in protective custody. She will then go home to her drugs and no child.
2006-11-24 22:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time yes, but the father can get an attorney and sue for custody if he has a good reason.
2006-11-24 21:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless there is some sort of surragacy contract in place a woman has legal custody of any children that she gives birth to, the child may or may not belong to a particular father but it is certain who is their mother.
2006-11-24 22:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, no. Like for example, if she's a drug addict, or history of violence, huge crime record, psychological problem etc. I think finance is very important too, cos the law is to protect the child, making sure they are well taken care of.
2006-11-24 22:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Hanna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation.If she don't behave like a mum,she's not entitle to the custody.
2006-11-24 22:00:30 · answer #9 · answered by ike mie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im afraid so she has custody because its her child and shes the mom
2006-11-24 21:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋