Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Unwed mothers legal rights

My partner and i live together and are separating. We have a toddler. Who has legal guardianship?


Asked on 11/12/07, 6:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Unwed mothers legal rights

Usually the individual that the child lives with for the majority of the time.

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Answered on 11/12/07, 6:33 pm
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Unwed mothers legal rights

Until decided differently by a court, you both have equal legal rights even if child lives with you.

Once you separate, you could petition fam court for sole custody if in child's best interest.

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Answered on 11/12/07, 9:27 pm


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