Q: what rights to unmarried mothers have compared to a father?
my god-sons mother wants to leave the father to move to another state with their son (ga-fl) and im just kinda curious as what we need to do, she wants to let the father see their son but try to keep the court out of it as much as possible, i just need to know how easily and fast we can do this, thank you!
A:
The mother has primary custody of the child, and unless and until the father files for legitimation, he has no legal right to the child. The mother can move from state to state without the father’s consent. These cases can be completed, for this reason it may be best to contact an attorney who can assist with the specifics.
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A: If the father has not legitimized, the mother is the only one who has custody. Therefore she can move as she pleases.
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