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Is a paternal grandmother with permanent custody of her grandchild a parent or are they a family?
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∙ 11y ago
You are a grandparent since you have not adopted the child but your role is to do what a mother does as well. The biological parents can very well have visitation.
You and your grandchild are definitely a family.
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Can a grandmother take custody of her grandchild if the mother is unfit and the father lives is in jail going to get deported?
The court would have to award you custody.
How does a sister gain custody of her fifteen year old brother whose paternal grandmother has permanent temporary custody in GA?
The sister must make an appeal to the courts to gain custody of her brother. The judge will weigh the reasons each guardian believes she should have custody of the child and then make a decision in the best interest of the child.
Can half sister stop grandmother from seeing her grandson?
FOR MY OPINON NO BECAUSE GRANDMOTHER IS BLOOD AND ELDERLY AND HALF SISTER IS IN BY MARRIAGE SO YOU DON'T COME IN A FAMILY AND DISREPECT ELDERLY If the half-sister is the mother of the grandchild, or has legal custody of the grandchild through other means, she may have the authority to stop the grandmother fro seeing her grandchild, depending on whether the state in which the grandchild lives has laws establishing grandparents' rights.
Can a paternal grandmother get cusdoty of a child without the mothers knowledge?
The grandmother can file a petition for custody but the mother would at some point have to be notified by the court that the case was being heard.
Can a paternal grandmother get guardianship without the mother signing or appearing in court?
Not necessarily. The grandmother will have to either contact Child & Family Services and/or the court to be awarded legal custody of the child.
Does the husband of a grandmother have any rights to the grandchild?
The husband of a grandmother is often the grandfather. In general, however, grandparents do not have rights to a grandchild unless the parents are dead or legally incapacitated and the grandparents are the closest competent relatives. Even then, a court must first assign custody to the grandparents, it does not come automatically.
Can a 16 year old father file for legal custody of his child in Ohio- The mother is also a minor or would the grandmother have to apply for custody of her grandchild?
The father can file for it himself. It's every parents right even if they are minors.
Can the department of human services give grandmother custody without the consent from the father?
Yes, they certainly can. Permanent custody can always be contested, but once parental rights have terminated, there is no challenge available.
Girlfriends has custody of her grandchild other grandparents are taking her to court for custody she also going through divorce was told i cant live with her n be around grandchild in va is this true?
If this is court ordered.
How likely is it for a grandmother to receive custody of her grandchild when the grandchild is living with her father and her mother died and she feels like the household is unfit for her?
It depends on how truly unfit the living situation is. If you believe the child's welfare is in danger, you should have your local department of children and families initiate an investigation. There has to be clear evidence that the child is in jeopardy for him or her to get taken out of the home.
How does a grandmother get custogy of her grandaughterr?
A grandmother can get custody of a granddaughter by going to court and asking a judge for custody. The grandmother will need to retain legal counsel to file the necessary paperwork in the courts.
What state do you file for temporary custody of your grandchild if your daughter agrees?
The state the child is in.
