Long as he is the immediate next of kin who is physically and mentally able to take care of the child. Also he has to be the only one who wants him/her.
The stepfather would have standing to intervene into the custody case and attempt to be the primary custodian. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
If a biological dad has custody and placement of his children and the mother remarries, is the her new husband suddenly a stepfather?
Not choose, but in Pennsylvania, a stepfather can file for custody.
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.
In order for the stepfather to gain custody in the event of the mother's death, there would first have to be a number of circumstances. If the father is no longer in jail, has a job, home, and a means to provide the children a safe, stable environment, he would likely be the one to get custody. Having a criminal history doesn't necessarily make a parent unfit. But if he were to sign consent for the stepfather to adopt the children, then the stepfather would get custody.But if the stepfather has not adopted the children, there is also the fact of grandparents, aunts and uncles, in addition to the father, who would possibly try to get custody if the stepfather has not already adopted the children.The best thing to do would be to talk to an attorney and find out what your options are. You should also talk to your family and let them know your wishes should something happen to you.
The former domestic partner would have no legal standing. Biological relatives will be favored by the court unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
No, not unless the court grants the father custody.
Many factors can play into this like the child's age and how long the child has been living with the stepfather and what kind of relationship the relatives have with the child, if any. If you were married to the mother you have a better chance. But usually the biological relatives get the child. But the court can decide either way since they focus on what is best for the child. Ask a lawyer for what your chances are based on your background.
Each situation is different and there is no set answer. The judge will decide. If the biological father is a fit parent then he will most likely be awarded custody. The grandmother would most likely have visitation rights. The judge will look at the situation and decide what is best for the welfare of the child.
They can, but only if the biological father and both sets of grandparents (if alive) dont argue it. The biological father has rights over the children, the stepparents DO NOT unless the children have been legally adopted. It gets even trickier depending on the state and county and if there is a custody agreement.
The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).
If the stepfather has legal paper for custody, then the children under 18 are eligible for Canadian citizenship.