Rogers, AR asked in Family Law for Arkansas

Q: I have found more information about fathers rights but what about mothers rights? Who have legal custody of the child.

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Dustin A. Duke
Dustin A. Duke
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  • Little Rock, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: I am not sure exactly what you are asking. Is there something specific that you are wishing to decide regarding your child or something that you are wanting to preclude the child's father from doing? As a general rule, the custodial parent has decision making authority over the child, including where the child lives, where the child attends school, religious practices of the child, and medical treatment for the child. The non-custodial parent will generally have visitation rights and the right to be informed of the condition of the child, including medical and school. The non-custodial parent usually has the right to access the child's medical and school records as well.

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