That depends on state law where the child legally resides (or country if outside the USA). Every place has a different statute or guideline regarding what constitutes abandonment and in all cases, any extenuating circumstances are taken into consideration before making such a ruling.
In some states, if the custodial parent moves more than 65 miles "as the crow flies" from the original address at the time of the custody agreement and does not get written permission to do so from the non-custodial parent, the court can (and sometimes will) remove the child and place him/her with the non-custodial parent. At that time the non-custodial parent will be given full custody of the child and even if the first parent moves back, they probably will not regain custody again.
Usually the primary custodial parent, but parents may make other arrangements if they wish.
No. If the primary custodial parent has not been granted sole and complete custody of a minor child permission for the minor to marry must be given by both parents or by order of the court.
Custodial, as he/she has primary control and influence.
Standard coordination of benefits goes in the following order for an active employee, not a retiree: Employee: Policy in which you are the subscriber is the primary. If you are the policyholder on more than one policy, whichever policy has been in effect the longest is primary. Dependent children: For natural parents still married, or without court order, coordination of benefits follows birthday rule. The parent who's birthday falls first within the year (goes by month, not year) is primary. For parents with court order, the parent named is primary. For parents divorced/separated with spouses and no court order, custodial natural parent is primary, then spouse of custodial parent, then non-custodial parent, then spouse of non-custodial parent. If dependent children are also covered by the state, state health policies always are last in line to pay benefits. For retirees (65+) still on employer policies and covered by Medicare, Medicare is primary and employer policies are secondary.
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Yes.
The custodial parent is the parent in which the child resides with. My son lives with me and I am the custodial parent, his dad has visitation rights and pays child support.
Primary custody is generally defined as belonging to the parent with whom the child or children reside with the majority of the time. It does not mean that it cannot be a joint custody arrangement as well.
Depending on the state, it may only matter if the primary custodial parent's signature is present. If in the legal custodian agreement both parents must agree on travel, it is best to involve a lawyer to have it bypassed if it proves to be necessary.Ê
In California, the court uses the term primary custodial parent to designate the parent that the child lives with most of the time
Primary residential