Will my baby's father (not married) be notified when I do the initial petition for custody?
He must be notified - that's an essential step in the process. You can read more about these laws here: http://www.northwestlawoffice.com/custody.html
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He must be notified - that's an essential step in the process. You can read more about these laws here: http://www.northwestlawoffice.com/custody.html
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