Yes. The grandfather can visit the probate court and petition to be appointed the child's guardian.
Yes. The grandfather can visit the probate court and petition to be appointed the child's guardian.
Yes. The grandfather can visit the probate court and petition to be appointed the child's guardian.
Yes. The grandfather can visit the probate court and petition to be appointed the child's guardian.
Yes. The grandfather can visit the probate court and petition to be appointed the child's guardian.
No. A grandfather has no parental rights and has no right to do anything without the consent of the mother as long as she has custody of the child and he doesn't.No. A grandfather has no parental rights and has no right to do anything without the consent of the mother as long as she has custody of the child and he doesn't.No. A grandfather has no parental rights and has no right to do anything without the consent of the mother as long as she has custody of the child and he doesn't.No. A grandfather has no parental rights and has no right to do anything without the consent of the mother as long as she has custody of the child and he doesn't.
It may be illegal for a judge to remove from a child from the parent's custody without a legal case. There are loopholes in the law, and unfortunately child protective services is an area where this happens all too often.
No. No. When a minor has been placed in a foster or group home or is otherwise under the supervision of a state agency such as child protective services (CPS) permission is needed from the court for any change in the status of the minor.
If your mother has or had legal custody, (and she must have had it to legally transfer it to your sister) then only she could initiate such a proceeding. I'm assuming all of this was done with the approval of the court. If it wasn't, then there's not much you can do without getting child protective services involved and if that happens, everyone might lose custody to the state.
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
You can yes, however custody cases are usually contentious and it may be in your best interests to engage the services of an attorney.
Yes, they certainly can. Permanent custody can always be contested, but once parental rights have terminated, there is no challenge available.
Child Protection Services [CPS] has been granted the authority by the Federal government to remove any child from any home if they have sufficient reason to believe that the child is in danger or is being mistreated in any way. Their authority supercedes that of the parents.
No. Any change in custody must be done pursuant to a court order by the court with jurisdiction over the case.No. Any change in custody must be done pursuant to a court order by the court with jurisdiction over the case.No. Any change in custody must be done pursuant to a court order by the court with jurisdiction over the case.No. Any change in custody must be done pursuant to a court order by the court with jurisdiction over the case.
That is impossible to know without knowing WHY they are involved and all the circumstances. I suggest you ask your lawyer.
That depends on a lot of factors. Is the other parent cooperative? Will you need the services of an attorney or will you file for custody pro se? A protracted custody battle involving the services of an attorney can last for years and become very expensive. If filing pro se (on your own without the services of an attorney...ill advised unless everything is cut and dried and everyone is cooperating), it can be as cheap as obtaining the necessary papers and paying the court filing fees.
When an official investigation is being done by a state social service agency such as child protective services or when a court order is issued directing such action.