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    Jun 17, 2008, 10:32 PM
    Custody of a child
    I want to know what does it take for DHR to let a father have custody of their child
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    Jun 18, 2008, 10:01 PM
    Welcome to AMHD. What state are you in, and who has custody now? Also, how old is the child?
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    Jun 19, 2008, 08:36 PM
    Im in the state of Alabama the child is 1month old and who has custody now is a friend of the family.
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    Jun 19, 2008, 09:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tangiejones
    Im in the state of alabama the child is 1month old and who has custody now is a friend of the family.

    A parent who is fit, not a danger to the child, has a right to custody - if the mother is unable to parent the child, that is why the child is with a friend, then the father definitely has the right to prove he CAN parent the child and obtain custody -

    Of course, father has to prove paternity and mother can fight for custody (as can the family friend) but they would have to prove him unfit.
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    Jun 20, 2008, 06:07 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tangiejones
    Im in the state of alabama the child is 1month old and who has custody now is a friend of the family.
    Just curious: Is DHR involved? Has anyone filed a petition in court?
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    Jun 20, 2008, 07:52 AM
    For any parent to obtain custody they newed to file a petition in the local Family Court. The best course of action is to get an attoreny to represent him.
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