courtney21
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas
I am a single mother. I currently live and plan to live with my parents until I finish college. I have not been to court to establish custody rights or child support.
The baby has lived with me since day one.
The father has no home. I stated legal residence in an earlier post, but he "stays" at his brothers, where he owns a mattress.
If the father and myself have not been to court, and no child support or custody has been decided. Do I have the right to say "no, you are not taking the baby overnight?"
If I can't, why? If I do take his father to court what do I have to bring as "proof" that he is not responsible enough to care for a baby overnight?
Please no moral advice. I am not looking for a thrashing about not "bedding" with someone or being smarter. However, I am asking for legal advice.
I am a single mother. I currently live and plan to live with my parents until I finish college. I have not been to court to establish custody rights or child support.
The baby has lived with me since day one.
The father has no home. I stated legal residence in an earlier post, but he "stays" at his brothers, where he owns a mattress.
If the father and myself have not been to court, and no child support or custody has been decided. Do I have the right to say "no, you are not taking the baby overnight?"
If I can't, why? If I do take his father to court what do I have to bring as "proof" that he is not responsible enough to care for a baby overnight?
Please no moral advice. I am not looking for a thrashing about not "bedding" with someone or being smarter. However, I am asking for legal advice.