Indiana, PA asked in Child Custody for Ohio

Q: Have an 8mth old in ohio father moved to another state (ga) can he take her if we go to visit him?

He now wants us to move their with him (ga)but I'm afraid he has something planned to take her can he do anything like this i had her in Ohio not married an he is on the birth certificate but no court order for anything. Will the custody be in Ohio if anything like that does happen to me?

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Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Since you have these worries, it would be unwise to visit him in GA. If a mother is unmarried, the mother has full legal custody until the father establishes paternity and he obtains parental rights granted by the court. Until then, the mother makes all decisions about the baby. The state in which you are currently living would have jurisdiction to resolve custody issues, but if you and your baby go to GA, and then he won't let the baby go back with you, then he could get GA courts involved, and you could be stuck there until it gets resolved - and it could take time and be expensive for you in legal fees. You also should consider filing for him to start paying child support now. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local family law attorney where you are living to advise you, before you do anything.

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