Can I move with my dad?

At a certain age (normally 14) you are legally allowed to live with whatever parent you choose. As long as your dad can have you live with him without issues then you should be able to go. If your dad is agreeable, you could just move your stuff there and not come home.

At what age can a child refuse visitation in Alabama?

There is no specific age when Alabama courts must consider a child’s opinion. Instead, the judge in each case must determine whether the child is mature enough to have a reasonable preference.

Can a father get custody of a child if they are unwed?

However, there are instances in which this is not in the child’s best interest, in which case the unwed, biological father of the child has a right to pursue custody. As the primary caretaker of the child, the mother has complete legal authority to make all decisions regarding their child’s welfare.

What are the rights of a mother in a custody case?

Mother’s Rights in Child Custody. Legal custody involves your right to make important decisions for your child (such as decisions about education, health care, and religion). Although one parent may have primary physical custody, both parents typically share joint legal custody.

Can a mother get custody of a child out of wedlock?

Although one parent may have primary physical custody, both parents typically share joint legal custody. When determining the mother’s rights to child custody, the court will first consider whether or not the child was born out of wedlock. Custody rules that apply to unmarried parents often vary based on jurisdiction.

Can a mother take away visitation rights from a father?

The mother would need to prove to the court that the father is somehow unfit as a parent, or that his involvement is not in the child’s best interest. Depending on the specific child custody order, the mother has no right to remove visitation rights from the child’s father without court interference.