QUESTION
Who has custody rights on 9 months old baby if the mother is only 16 and the father is 21 has never seen baby but wants to now?
Asked on Feb 26th, 2014 on Child Custody - Pennsylvania
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In Pennsylvania a father was charged with corruption of minor mother had been only 14 upon conception. He has never showed interest for the baby in 9 months. Paternity testing done 99.9% grandma receives child support. Do we need to go for custody before he sees the baby or does the 16 y/o mother have enough rights under the law?
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Nobody has any rights until a custody order is in place. Somebody needs to file for custody.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 4:53 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900