Originally Posted by
Pokerface5
Well im only sixteen years old but my mother is a social worker and listening to her i can almost recite all of the custody laws. First let me answer your questions. To be quite honest he can get thoes rights if he decides to take you to court. He could ask to get primary custody or joint custody. You already said he doesnt have a job and thats one mark against him. You said he isn't on the childs birth certificate so thats another strike against him. Also he hasn't shown any intrest till recently and thats three strikes. These custody arrangement are based on who is the best parent for the child. Also he CANNOT take the child out of the states without your permission. This is called kidnapping. Since he doesn't have custody at all and he isn't on the birth certificate he technically isnt the "parent" he may be the blood parent but if takes her without your permission you can pres charges send out a search team and get a warrent against him. I hope this helps. Good luck!