Can a child who is of age decide to live with a stepparent versus biological?

Can grandparent come and take a child from a stepparent if biological parent dies?

Not for final full custody. The court has to decide who the children will go to. If they have lived with stepparent for years and know him/her as a parent the stepparent have a chance for custody. If the biological parent have left a will with his/hers wishes, it will also play a part. It's all about what is best for the children. Get a lawyer.

Does a stepparent have to pay child support?

No, only the biological parents pay for their child.

If your father has a child with another woman is that child a step brother or sister?

Yes, that child would be considered your half-brother or half-sister, not a step-sibling. A step-sibling is typically defined as the child of a stepparent, where there is no biological relation. Since you share one biological parent with that child, they are classified as a half-sibling.

What are the considerations to be taken before pursuing a stepparent adoption?

Before pursuing a stepparent adoption, you should consider whether it is truly the best thing for the child. While you may see it as a way to bring your new family closer together, keep in mind that the child may not want to sever his ties with his birth parent. By adopting your stepchild, the biological parent will no longer have any parental rights and all legally allowed visitations will cease. If the child and parent maintain regular communication and continue to have a strong relationship, be aware that the adoption could cause emotional and psychological harm to the child. In these cases, it may be best to remain a stepparent and allow the child to continue his or her relationship with their biological parent. Everyone's situation is unique, but use your best judgment, and always consider the welfare of the child.

Can a child chose to have a stepparent adopt them?

The court will let children ages 10 speak their mind but it is always the biological parents who have a say first. But no court will allow adoption if the child is against it from ages 10 and up.

If you feel your young child is at jeopardy of mental abuse or neglect while in the presence of a stepparent can you prevent said stepparent from being present during visitation?

You must retain an attorney immediately and get a restraining order if you suspect any kind of abuse that involves a child. The stepparent has NO right to be in the presence of children unless that is the stepparent's home, then the child should NOT be there under ANY circumstances.

What age can a child decide if they do not want to see their biological father in south Africa?

16, thats when most children decide which parent, biological or legally, they want to stay with.

Can a stepparent take your child to the doctor and get diagnoses without breaking the hippa law?

Generally, no, unless there is a written consent signed by both biological parents on file with the health care provider.

Can a step parent legally pick up a child for scheduled visitation in Georgia?

In Georgia, a stepparent does not have automatic legal rights to pick up a child for scheduled visitation unless they have been granted specific legal authority, such as through a court order. Generally, only the biological parents or legal guardians have the right to make decisions regarding visitation. However, if the biological parent has authorized the stepparent to pick up the child, this can be acceptable. It's important for stepparents to have clear communication and possibly written consent from the child's parent to avoid any legal issues.

How long does it take for a child to adjust to a stepparent?

4 years on estamete

Is it normal to feel resentment towards spoiled stepchild?

It is actually common for a stepparent to have mixed and even negative feelings toward a stepchild. However, as an adult figure in that child's life, it is important for a stepparent to make a strong effort to treat the child with respect (even when this is not reciprocated) and not to assume the role of a replacement mother or father (the child already has a mother and father), and instead to assume the role of an adult role model and caretaker. Sometimes it is helpful to regard one's role as a stepparent as being similar to the role of a school teacher in a child's life: you are an adult role model who is partially responsible for and to the child and to the child's parents, but your purview of authority is typically secondary to that of the actual parents. Obviously in many mixed families a stepparent might develop a very warm and close relationship with a stepchild, but this is not necessarily the case. If as a stepparent you feel that your relationship with your stepchild is problematic, it can be very, very helpful for you to start visiting a counselor or psychologist--not because there is something wrong with you, but to help you understand your own feelings and to find ways of dealing with the problems of being a stepparent. Family or couple's counseling might potentially follow this, or happen in conjunction with this, but it is important for you to have an adviser who helps *you* specifically as well. All that said, it is essential in any mixed family that the biological parent to whom you are married treats you with respect and dignity when dealing with his or her child (your stepchild). For instance, a stepchild that is violent or abusive to a stepparent is something that his or her biological parent must take steps to protect you, the stepparent, from. Whether or not a stepchild is spoiled is a value judgment that you should avoid: instead, your counselor or psychologist can help you understand why you have this value judgment and how you can get past this so that you can maximize the potential in your relationship with your stepchild while simultaneously maintaining communication and health interaction in your marriage.

Can step parent's pay calculate into non custodial's child support?

The stepparent is not responsible for the child. Yes in California