Unmarried and married parents often face the same legal issues regarding their children, though the law makes it somewhat more complicated for children born to unmarried parents. As a rule in most states, if the parents are not married, the mother is automatically given primary custody rights over the children.

Can I stop someone from being around my child?

It can be frustrating, as many parents new to this situation wonder if they can prevent their children from being in contact with certain people. Unfortunately, unless your ex agrees otherwise, the short answer is no, unless there is a significant risk of harm to the children from said exposure.

How old does a mother have to be to have custody in the Philippines?

Moreover, Article 363 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines provides: “In all questions on the care, custody, education and property of children the latter’s welfare shall be paramount. No mother shall be separated from her child under seven years of age, unless the court finds compelling reasons for such measure.”

When does a mother lose custody of her child?

If a mother’s violation of court orders is having a negative effect on your relationship with the child or children, you must act. A mother in that situation should lose custody of the child and such a loss is consistent with the child’s best interest if you value the quality relationship with the child as the child grows older.

When does a mother have sole custody of her child?

Thus, the law suspends the joint custody regime for (1) children under seven of two separated or divorced spouses. Simply put, for a child to within this age bracket (and for commonsensical reasons), the law decides for the separated or divorced parents how best to take care of the child and that is to give custody to the separated mother.

Can a father take custody away from a mother?

The father’s steps to take custody away from the mother depends on whether the father already has a child custody order. If the father is married to the mother and neither has filed for divorce, the father has to decide whether the situation is serious enough to proceed with a dissolution of marriage or legal separation petition.