My daughters mother and I were not married and now no longer together. What legal rights do I have to my daughter? We live in Mn.

Question

My daughters mother and I were not married and now no longer together. What legal rights do I have to my daughter? We live in Mn.

Answer

Hello. You should confer privately with an attorney so she/he can advise you. Assuming you presently have no court order, you need to initiate legal action which may include forming a stipulated agreement with the mother. Talk with your attorney: She/he will address child support issues with you, too.

Tricia Dwyer Esq

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Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Family Law

Fathers' Rights - Men's Rights

Child Custody & Parenting Time Law

Child Support Law

Answer

I am afraid that if the child was born and you were not married, the mother is considered to be the default custodial parent. You have no enforceable rights unless or until you commence a custody and parenting time action to establish your rights.

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