Franklin, OH asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Ohio

Q: If the bio father dose not see his children but is on the birth certificate dose he have any parental rights unmarried

We where never married and I'm looking into Granting my friend a temporary guardianship of my children while I get my life together the father never been around to help dosent pay child support untill the court makes him will he have to have any say in this for me to follow thru

1 Lawyer Answer
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Until he establishes paternity and a court grants him parental rights, you have sole custody. But if he learns you are granting guardianship, then he could go to court and become involved. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain an attorney to assist you.

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