Mother's rights

[misskippy13]

What is the name of your state? Alabama


I am an unwed mother who has not established paternity with no one. But the assumed father is trying to take over. What exactly are my rights as of this point.

 

[JETX]

"What exactly are my rights as of this point."
*** Simply, you have no 'special' rights. Both biological parents have the exact same rights...... unless altered by a court order.

 

[stealth2]

He is permitted to petition the court for custody or visitation rights to the child. If you contest his paternity, the court will likely order a paternity (DNA) test. If it comes back positive, his motion will proceed. You don't get to pick and choose whether he'll be involved with the child.

 

[stephenk]

"assumed father"?

so this guy may not be the father? have you contacted everyone who might be the father of your baby?