If my daughter’s father is not on the birth certificate and I leave her with my mom for a bit, can he take her?

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If my daughter’s father is not on the birth certificate and I leave her with my mom for a bit, can he take her?

Asked on December 8, 2012 under Family Law, Maryland

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unless there is a court order establishing that your daughter's father is in fact the father then under the laws of all states in this country he cannot take the child since he is not named on the birth certificate and there has been no order of paternity yet.


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