To
gain parental rights, including the right to object to adoption, biological fathers unmarried to the mother must not only establish paternity, but also demonstrate a commitment to parenting the child.
Not exact matches
If the father later abandons the child, the mother can petition the court to strip him of the
parental rights he
gained when he established paternity.
How to increase
parental involvement: Increase fathers» access to their children by involving custodial mothers in the programs and providing the fathers with legal services to
gain visitation
rights.