One would think that there would be a court hearing scheduled in which the parents from both states would attend.
No, only parents or grandparents are mentioned in the custody rights laws of the different states and not always grandparents either. It's up to the court when you apply for custody.
It is a choice between both parents regardless of who has custody.
That depends on why the mother lost custody in the first place. The court must have granted the grandparents custody for some reason. If they have custody now you have to apply in court for the custody to be moved.
not without court approval. see links
That depends on the state. In many states, if both parents have equal custody, then both signatures would be required.
As long as the Intended parents have a legal contract with the surrogate that states that they will assume full custody, the surrogate has NO rights to the child and no chance of gaining custody.
Custody is an issue of family law. In the US, family law is determined by the individual states, and varies greatly from state to state. Some states allow juries to hear custody issues, while others require that a judge make this determination.
Child custody and the military, and deployment of parents with custody, are complicated issues in the United States. If your spouse has custody of her child from a previous relationship and that parent has any rights, she will need the court's permission to move with the child if you join the military and get stationed elsewhere. The laws vary in different states. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who specializes in child custody issues especially as they are affected by military service.
You need to check your child custody order and state laws to determine who has the right to claim the child as a dependent. Some states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child unless the parents have a different arrangement approved by the court. You should inquire at the court that has jurisdiction over the case.You need to check your child custody order and state laws to determine who has the right to claim the child as a dependent. Some states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child unless the parents have a different arrangement approved by the court. You should inquire at the court that has jurisdiction over the case.You need to check your child custody order and state laws to determine who has the right to claim the child as a dependent. Some states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child unless the parents have a different arrangement approved by the court. You should inquire at the court that has jurisdiction over the case.You need to check your child custody order and state laws to determine who has the right to claim the child as a dependent. Some states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child unless the parents have a different arrangement approved by the court. You should inquire at the court that has jurisdiction over the case.
Joint custody of a child can be decided by the parents whereby they share responsibilities for the child. Schedules can be worked out so the child spends time with both parents. Courts can also decide to award parents joint custody in the case of legal disputes and indeed some states have a preference for this in law.
When it pertains to custodial issues related to minor children all US states have laws that allow for sole and joint custody by the biological parents.
That is determined at the state level and is different for the different states.