Unwed mother seeking custody advice

[slharris]

What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California

I am in the Navy as well as the baby's father. I do not know which state applies to custody, my home state where I am still a legal resident or the state my child was concieved in.
I also need to know what my rights are as an unwed mother. He is telling me because he and his girlfriend are getting married they can take my son from me because there are two of them and only one of me. He is also trying have me alternate every 3 days with him. My son is only 6 months old.
What do I need to do?

[brisgirl825]

Judge's don't like changing status quo. You have been the primary custodian and will continue to be so unless dad can prove you unfit etc.
Is there a CO for visitation at this time?

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by slharris

What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California

I am in the Navy as well as the baby's father. I do not know which state applies to custody, my home state where I am still a legal resident or the state my child was concieved in.
I also need to know what my rights are as an unwed mother. He is telling me because he and his girlfriend are getting married they can take my son from me because there are two of them and only one of me. He is also trying have me alternate every 3 days with him. My son is only 6 months old.
What do I need to do?

The state that has jurisdiction is the state where your child was born.....unless no court actions have been taken and you and the child have legal residency established somewhere else for at least six months.

His marital status is irrelevant as to custody. Possibility of deployment is relative for both of you. You don't have to agree to anything that he demands...and I personally think that a three day rotation would be horrible for a six month old.