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A guardian must be appointed by the court pursuant to a petition for guardianship and has the legal authority to care for another individual's person and/or property. In the case of minors, a guardian is someone other than a parent. In the case of an adult, a parent can be appointed as their guardian.
Custody, in this sense, refers to the care and control of a child awarded by the court usually to one or both parents. The parent who is awarded custody of a child is not referred to as their guardian.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoSingle fathers have no assumed parental rights, thus the mother has sole custody and control. The must have parental rights first to obtain any type of custodial rights, such as visitation and/or joint custody. see link below
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∙ 13y agoThere is no difference they are the same thing.
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Is the non custodial parent or grand parents legal if the custodial parent is not present?
Parental rights are paramount to "grandparents rights". In most jurisdictions there are no such rights.
What rights does a non custodial parent have if they sign over custody to mother and step father?
"custodial" ... "their" ... In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
Does a father with joint custody lose his parental rights when he fails to pay child support for 6 months in Louisiana?
No. Custodial or visitations issues and child support are completely different matters. Parental rights can only be relinquished voluntarily by the parent or permanently terminated by the court.
What are the laws concerning voluntary termination of parental rights in Alabama?
There are really only two ways you can voluntarily terminate your parental rights. A - The child is determined to not be yours, B - The custodial parent requests it, for example, if they are remarrying and want you to transfer the rights to the new partner, and you agree to this. There is never any scope to terminate the rights 'just because' you want to.
How do you drop rights over to a child that you pay child support for and don't get to see?
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support. If you want to see your child, bring the custodial parent into court.
Is the non custodial parent or grand parents legal if the custodial parent is not present?
Parental rights are paramount to "grandparents rights". In most jurisdictions there are no such rights.
If custodial parent doesnt want child support does non custodial parent lose parental rights?
no
Is parental rights canceled if custodial parent doesnt want child support?
no
How can a non-custodial parent in Virginia voluntarily relinquish parentaL RIGHTS?
see links
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.
If I am the custodial parent in Texas and the non-custodial parent doesn't pay child support how can I take all his parental rights?
You can't. One has nothing to do with the other.
Can you give up your parental rights in the state of Oklahoma?
A person can give up their parental rights in the state of Oklahoma. A petition is needed to submit to the court and both custodial parents need to sign it.
If you have sole custody and the respondant does not have visitation rights does the respondant have any parental rights?
Generally a parent with visitation rights is a non-custodial parent. You need to check the court orders. See related question link.
If your fiance have full custody of her kids can you adopt them?
Only if the non-custodial parent give up his parental rights.
Can an 8 year old terminate his father's parental rights?
No, only the judge presiding over the custodial hearing can do that.
In Michigan can the biological father waive his parental rights and then the new husband of the custodial parent adopt the children?
yes
What rights does a non custodial parent have if they sign over custody to mother and step father?
"custodial" ... "their" ... In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
