hi, some may remember previous posts on coming to the DR for an “ID”. that all turned out to be simply adding my name to the birth certificate, which i did. simple question really and one with conflicting answers on this forum and elsewhere: what are my rights as the father now regarding visitation or partial custody, and what say do i have if the mother wants to take the child out of country?
i’ve read that if my name is on the birth certificate then the custodial rights of both parents are equal... i’ve also read this is not true and custody will remain with the mother 100%. and, she would need my permission to travel with the child, but have also read this is also not necessarily true.
my relationship with the mother and hence my ability to visit my child have broken down completely, which is sad. so i’m am trying to ascertain my rights, if any, and if she decides to turn the tables and come after me for some reason, what liability might i face?
note that paternity was never determined medically, but as i mentioned i am now registered as the father on the BC as of this past january
thanks
i’ve read that if my name is on the birth certificate then the custodial rights of both parents are equal... i’ve also read this is not true and custody will remain with the mother 100%. and, she would need my permission to travel with the child, but have also read this is also not necessarily true.
my relationship with the mother and hence my ability to visit my child have broken down completely, which is sad. so i’m am trying to ascertain my rights, if any, and if she decides to turn the tables and come after me for some reason, what liability might i face?
note that paternity was never determined medically, but as i mentioned i am now registered as the father on the BC as of this past january
thanks