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Can a non custodial parent gain custody if legal parent is in jail and child has no guardianship?
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Yes unless they are found to be unfit.
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What constitutes custodial parent in reference to child support?
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
Can a custodial parent sign over temporary custody if the non custodial parent is in prison?
No. Only the court can enter an order of temporary custody. With the non-custodial parent incarcerated and with the consent of the custodial parent the court would likely approve a temporary guardianship that is in the best interest of the child.
If you have joint custody of a child can this child move in with you?
If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.
Can incarcerated mom give temporary guardianship to a family member if she has joint custody of child?
No, the fathers rights comes first as a custodial parent.
What if custodial parent leaves child with grandparent?
The non-custodial parent can file for custody.
Who is the custodial parent when custody is fifty percent for each parent?
If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.
Can the custodial parent change an order for custody of child occurring after custodial parent's death?
No. The court is the only the one that can change a custody order.
If a child has lived with one parent for 17 years and then comes to live with the other parent who has legal guardianship?
Well.... The person who has legal guardianship is the person who has LEGAL guardianship. If the mother has custody, no matter where that child moves (untill their 17th or 18th birthdate dependant on the state), the mother will always have custody. The only way to change it is through the courts. * If a custodial order has not been issued by the court that stipulates otherwise, both biological parents have equal custodial rights.
If the custodial parent kicks the child out of the house what rights do the non-custodial parent have?
They need to file for custody
Is it custody kidnapping if parent refuses to return child or let other parent come for child?
If the non-custodial parent refuses to return the child it may be considered kidnapping. The custodial parent should call the police and have a certified copy of the custody order for the officer to review.If the non-custodial parent refuses to return the child it may be considered kidnapping. The custodial parent should call the police and have a certified copy of the custody order for the officer to review.If the non-custodial parent refuses to return the child it may be considered kidnapping. The custodial parent should call the police and have a certified copy of the custody order for the officer to review.If the non-custodial parent refuses to return the child it may be considered kidnapping. The custodial parent should call the police and have a certified copy of the custody order for the officer to review.
Can the parent with sole custody give guardianship to someone else and will the other parent have to pay child support?
No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.
Will a judge take custody away from the custodial parent if they can not financially support their child?
No, that alone is not a reason to terminate custody. The non-custodial parent should be paying child support.
