Q: If i just established paternity and the father wants joint custody but isn't on the birth c will he get it?
he isn't on her birth certificate and he has not been in her life at all and said he wasn't going to be if things doesn't go his way
A:
Sure, he can obtain joint legal custody. He can also obtain joint physical custody if the parents live together. If paternity is established and there is no custody order, he has joint legal custody as a matter of fact. Talk to a local family law attorney for more information pertaining to the specifics of your own case.
I see you've posted in the VA section of this website but your location says PA. I am only licensed in VA. If you have a question about PA law, please post in that section. Good luck to you.
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