Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

rights of unmarried fathers

Please help! What rights does a father have if he is not married to the child's mother and they separate? Does he have any at all?


Asked on 10/11/06, 6:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Timm Scott R. Timm Law Office

Re: rights of unmarried fathers

Under Minnesota law, an unmarried woman is the sole legal and sole physical custody of her child. Even if the father signed a Recognition of Parentage, the father has no enforceable rights until he goes to court.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 11:03 am
Michael Paul Cundy & Paul, L.L.C.

Re: rights of unmarried fathers

Yes Fathers have rights, but they have to enforce them in court to do any good. Contact me and I can provide you whatever information you need.

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Answered on 10/11/06, 9:53 am


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