What can be done?

[devonlove02]

I have a problem. I am wanting to make a will to make sure my son goes to his godmother. But I know his father and grandmother will pursue this in court to get custody of him. If I leave my son to his godmother in a will, is there anything that they can do about it? I was never married to my son's father, nor does he have any parental rights to him as of now. He isn't even on the birth cert.! He has a shady past, and I don't feel like my mom did alot raising my brother and I, so I don't want her to get my son!

Please tell me if this is possible!

Thanks!

 

[Duranie]

there is nothing preventing them from pursuing custody. Children cannot be willed. You can put your wishes into a will but whether or not they will be followed is a different story.

Paternity will have to be established by the Dad before having any rights. There is nothing stopping him from requesting a paternity test at any time. Godparents have no legal rights in most cases. They are of no legal relation to the child.