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Neither parent has custody and the mother lives with the grandparents. Can a father give up rights to a child if the mother doesn't?
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∙ 12y ago
Generally:
First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.
In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
Generally:
First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.
In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
Generally:
First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.
In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
Generally:
First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.
In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoGenerally:
First, custody depends on the parents' marital status. When two people have a child it is rare that neither parent has custody unless there is a court order to that effect. If the parents were never married the mother has custody in every state in the US. If the unmarried father of a child wants custody or visitation he must establish his paternity through DNA testing. If the parents are married then both have equal parental rights. If they are divorced there should be a custody order in place.
In either case you need to consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the court to determine if the father can give up his parental rights and obligations under your state laws.
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When a mother dies and the biological father is unknown does the stepfather get custody over the child's sister?
Without a Will, he has no clearly defined custodial rights to a stepchild, but unless addressed in a custody decree, neither does the father. Guardianship reverts to the maternal grandparents.
If a person dies and the baby's father is in jail could the maternal grandparents get full custody of the child?
The baby's grandparents could get custody.
What has to be done to get grandparents rights?
The grandparents can get access towards there grandchildren by the mother and father dies and they get them. Or the grandparents file for custody of the children
If your a minor and your grandparents have temporary custody over you can you choose to live with your other grandparents with only the consent of your father?
No. Only the grandparents who have custody over you can give you consent to do so. And even then, they may not be able to give you permission to live with your other grandparents, depending on why you other grandparents were not given custody over you in the first place.
Can grandparents seek custody if both mother and father or unfit parents?
Yeah, they have several of the same rights.
Does illegal father has more rights than grandparents Father wants full custody child's been living with grandparents for four years in AZ?
As an illegal, he probably does not have access to the legal system. The grandparents should probably determine if the father is a fit parent and, if so, do the right thing.
If father has primary custody and goes to work out of state and step mother stays home with child can the mothers grandparents try to get custody for that time?
They have no court standing
Does the father have any custodial rights in Texas if the mother has custody but the child lives with the grandparents?
Do you have a court order saying you have visitation? Are you the biological father? If so then YES. Go back to court and file for custody.
If father has primary custody and goes to work out of town and step mother stays home with child can the mothers grandparents try to get custody for that time?
can try, but they would not have standing
Can you move with your father if neither of your parents has custody?
yes she is in my pants, and she is doin the heck out of me. RENa'
Can a mother with full custody get a passport without father's signature?
neither parent can.
Can you move in with your grandparents at age 15 without your dad wanting you to?
no, you can't.I'd your father has legal custody over you, you must live where he says no matter what - until he no longer has legal custody.
