Child CustodayI have a 13 yr old sister that I want to get custody of. I know that if I get consent from the parents it will go much smooth...

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Child Custoday

I have a 13 yr old sister that I want to get custody of. I know that if I get consent from the parents it will go much smoother, the problem is there is no father listed on the birth certificate and I have no idea who he is or how to find him. If there is no father listed do I still have to try and find him?

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Re: Child Custoday

Probably not just if you only seek custody.

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Re: Child Custoday

Actually, if there is no legal father (not on birth certificate), the mother (the only legal guardian) is the only obstacle.