In Rhode Island, can a father that was never married to the mother sue for joint custody of children?

He is the biological father of all children.In Rhode Island, can a father that was never married to the mother sue for joint custody of children?
Yes, fathers have rights. What you need is a FEMALE attorney. Make a daily diary of when he doesn't call, come by, or make a payment.





When looking for an attorney, they will promise you the ';stars.'; Then once you hire them, unless you have money, they won't do anything for you. You need to start doing your own research and TELL them nicely what you want done. This is no time to quibble about the fact that you don't have money. Find it. Work 2 jobs. Do whatever it takes. Stop all frivilous buying. Stop buying clothes and having your nails and hair done. Your children are more important now.





Completely clean your up your act. No overnights with lovers, drinking, or drugs. Make friends with your enemies and don't make any enemies.





If there's something you don't like in the ';offer'; refuse.





There will more than likely be a GAL appointed to the children. He's not going to be nice to you or your EX. He can't build a relationship with you. His interests are only in the children.





If you've been bad mouthing the EX, stop. It will be used against you.





Ask him to spend more time with the children. Call and ask at least 2 weeks in advance if he will take the children for a weekend, if he doesn't make a note of it. Do this alot. Everytime he says, ';no'; it show that he really doesn't have time for them. YOU MUST KEEP A DIARY.





Joint custody rarely works and usually just a power trip by the man to control the woman. It will also keep you from moving.





Best wishes.In Rhode Island, can a father that was never married to the mother sue for joint custody of children?
Unless RI has a different law, in most states the father does not have to be the husband of the mother to exercise parental rights and also to be held financially responsible for their care.
Of course. Marriage has nothing to do with it.
i,d say yes see a lawyer