2007-07-16 01:28:15 · 5 answers · asked by Jo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depends on circumstances. You did not really provide enough info. If you are not already the legal guardian, you will have to petition the courts for a custody hearing, and probably be required to prove the mother (or other legal guardian) unfit. You need an attorney if you're serious about this matter.
2007-07-16 01:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If he is under the age of 18 (21 if going to college), and say your divorced, and your ex has primary custody, the easiest way would be for her to sign over your son, via court papers, which can be filed by you or her. If you are not on good footing, then contact a lawyer and explain the situation. If for example you believe that your ex has abondoned your son, they a court would determine that you are the better parent, and they can then grant custody to you.
2007-07-16 01:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
By being proven either by dna or by judicial decree to be the legal father.
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Guardianship is not the same as custody. The mere fact that a man is proven, as stated, to be the father gives guardianship rights under law.
Or, are all of you attorneys with a citation to the contrary?
2007-07-16 01:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
We need more information really, but are you talking about Parental Responsibility??
Whatever you are thinking of doing, you need to see a solicitor.
2007-07-16 01:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact children's services in your county; varies from state to state and situation to situation
2007-07-16 01:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋