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Custody Rights of Unmarried Parents in California
Child Custody Legal Rights
As a parent you have rights and you have responsibilities. The law does not distinguish between married and unmarried parents, or between those who are heterosexual and those who are lesbian or gay.
At Stolar & Associates in Los Angeles, our lawyers represent unmarried parents in custody, visitation, and child support matters. In addition to serving clients in L.A. and Orange County, the attorneys provide legal services for out-of-state parents. If you would like to speak with a member of the firm, please contact our office and make arrangements for a free consultation.
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Custody and visitation for unmarried fathers
An unmarried father does not automatically have the right to spend time with his child. If you are a father, our lawyers will help you work out a parenting plan arrangement that allows you to participate in custody and visitation. Even if you already have an informal agreement with your child's mother for custody and visitation, it is important to formalize it and guarantee your access to your child.
Unmarried parents and child support
A child is entitled to support from both parents. A father's legal obligation is often established through paternity testing. When determining the child support obligation of each parent, the court will consider the incomes of the parents and, if a legal custody and visitation agreement is in place, the amount of time the child spends at the home of each parent.
Protecting the rights of unmarried parents
If you are an unmarried parent, either father or mother, it is important that you establish your legal rights and protect your child. To speak with a child custody and support lawyer who understands the concerns of unmarried parents, please call us at 310.288.1828 or contact us today. Your first consultation is free.
