Legal Question in Family Law in California

And he can't unless you are a danger to the child or otherwise prove yourself to be an unfit mother. If you are both even marginally capable parents, however, and he pushes the issue, you are going to have to share custody at some point. The question will not be who gets the child, but rather who gets how much time. I strongly recommend that you show yourself to be the perfect mom during the pregnancy. Get complete prenatal care, do everything the doctor says, etc. If you have any "issues" get them dealt with. In short, you get a head start on the dad to show what a good parent you will be. Use the opportunity.