Unwed Mother, Child Custody Question

[C. Fjelstad]

minnesota unwed mother (23 yrs old) of 7 week old baby would like to know if father (21 yrs old)of baby could get joint physical custody. mother is not unfit, works, lives at home with parent, and is breastfeeding child. mother is open to liberal visitation.

 

[Kelly143]

Usually, in cases like this, the father will be given only visitation. And not overnight visitation until the baby is a certain age (usually a year old). Especially since you are breastfeeding.