If the couple were not married at the time of the death of one of the parents then it is possible for another family member to petition the court for guardianship of a minor child. However, a biological parent always holds legal priority in such cases unless that person has been or is deemed unfit for parenting by the court of jurisidiction.
The child's father is going to have to give up his rights first. You cannot adopt a child, if both parents do not agree.
If the kids live with the father then he can... but if the kid live with the mother then he has to notify her first.
Your grandfather is going to be the parent of your father or your mother. Most people have two grandfathers. In families where there has been divorce, there could be multiple individuals referred to as grandfather.
There is no law that stops the mother from going away with another man and leaving the children with the father. However, these circumstances would make it difficult for the mother to win custody of the children in court.
"I am going to adopt this orphan." you are welcome
One would assume the father has access rights and would figure out the child no longer resides with the mother. He will be notified that the child support will be going to a different receiver. see links below
yes you can if the one you are going to adopt is spayed or neutered.
Well Peeta's father wanted to marry Katniss' mother, but she loved Katniss' father because "when he sang, the birds stopped to listen."
Her dad finally decided to adopt the homeless puppy. His sister wanted to adopt an orphaned child. They weren't going to adopt the man's excuse.
If the suspension of parental rights was approved by the court, than no. Beyond that, this may be a contractual issue. Better as an attorney. I'm going to cross post this on Dads House to see if anyone else has a different opinion.
That depends on the state. Yes in Missouri. see my profile
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