Words cannot explain the love one has for their own child. Every parent can relate to the bond between parent and child. You would probably take a bullet for your child if you had to. There are many questions that arise when an unmarried parent would like to get custody of their child. How do you get custody of your child when unmarried? What rights do you have as an unmarried parent? These are two of the most frequently asked questions when an unmarried parent would like to get custody of their child.

An unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until the court issues an order designating another person as the residential parent and legal custodian. This means if a mother has a child out of wedlock, she has sole custody of the child until the court orders otherwise. An unmarried father has no rights over the minor child until a court order is issued establishing the father's rights and responsibilities with the child. If the child is being withheld from the unmarried father, he would want to make sure to take legal action establishing his rights.

Establishing your parental rights and responsibilities with your children would be a good idea so that you have guaranteed visitation or parenting time. Establishing your parental rights and responsibilities with your children will also resolve other issues such as child support. Hiring an experienced Columbus Ohio Unmarried Parents Attorney would be a good idea to have the best chance of reaching your desired results. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law and domestic matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!