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child custody laws?

im pregnant with my first child and am no longer dating the father. we were never married.

what are the child custody laws for my situation? is there a website i can log onto to give me this information?

thanks for the help!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    well you need to look up your state government website

    ex..

    www.kentucky.gov, etc...

    then llok for child support guidelines.

    You will need to petition the court to have proven as father through DNA unless he signs and then start proceedings to get child support

    Source(s): !R
  • 1 decade ago

    You can check the laws for the state you live in. I have friends that have had children and did not put the fathers name on the birth certificate yet still got child support and then some who didn't because they did not want their ex as part of the childs life. You have to decide the level of involvement that you want the father of the child to have. There are plenty of laws to protect you and your child.

  • Slynn
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    You should be able to do a search for custody information in your area, also your local domestic relations should be able to send you some information.

    It's really going to depend on the father, and whether or not he wishes to be a part of the childs life.

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends on the state that you live in. Most states provide the mother full custody unless the father sues her for custody (he will have to do a paternity test). Check out places like "georgia paternity laws" (example). It may work in your favor to not put his name on the birth certificate when asked after you deliver. Good luck

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You cannot keep the father out of the childs life whether you like it or not. If he wants visitation he can take you to court and get visitation rights.

  • 1 decade ago

    That baby is yours with or without the father, I have three daughters that have children out of wedlock also, they have the custody of their children

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You have to google (your state) Family code to tell you the laws.

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