QUESTION
How do I protect my custody rights as a father?
Asked on Jun 01st, 2015 on Child Custody - Maryland
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My girlfriend threatens to take my daughter away from me and she claims that she will be awarded custody. I make more money than my girlfriend does currently. What rights do I have and how can I protect them against my girlfriend if she does decide to leave? Is it possible to have joint legal and physical custody? I do not want my daughter to grow up without her father.
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Alimony Attorney serving Rockville, MD
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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You have equal rights to your child however you can't file for custody if you are all still residing together.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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It is entirely possible and indeed frequent- for the parents to share joint legal custody, and also share placement of the child, whether 50/50 or some other proportion. Find a good family law attorney. He or she will probably suggest you start a paternity action which will determine questions of custody, placement, child support, and probably some other matters as well. Good Luck.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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Yes joint custody and placement is very common. You need to get a paternity action filed.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Engage an attorney, get the jurisdiction of the court over the relationship and the child with specified parenting rights.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2015 at 9:05 PM