Q: Does an unwed father in Ohio who has been in prison still have parental rights?
Father and mother have never been married and he is now threatening to file for custody.
A:
In Ohio, unwed mothers are deemed to have all of the custody rights until paternity of the father is proven and a court rules on parental rights. Going to prison, alone, does not terminate someone's ability to pursue custody of a child.
I highly suggest you speak with a custody attorney to review all potential options such as a parenting agreement or potentially filing for custody first.
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