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No. In fact, she would find herself in trouble with the court if she turned the child over to the father if she is the one who is the child’s legal guardian. If she no longer wants the responsibility then she should return to court and let the court make new arrangements. The father can seek legal custody through the court system.
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∙ 2015-01-30 12:34:37
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Can a married father win custody of a child The mother is deceased and child currently living with grandmother?
Custody issues are decided by the courts on the basis of the best interest of the child in question. If the child is likely to be cared for better by the father than by the grandmother, then yes, the father would have a good chance of winning custody.
How can a father avoid paying child support if the grandmother gets custody?
My answer to that would be 'No'. The father is responsible for providing child-support regardless of who has custody of the child; at least until the age of 18.
If child support hearing is set and mother has left the child with the grandmother can the father file for full custody?
Yes; he can.
If father has sole custody of child can he adopt him to his grandmother without mother's consent?
no, she must approve
Do both the mother and father have to pay child support if grandmother has custody?
It's quite possible.
Can mother with sole custody give child custody to grandmother in case of death?
As long as the Grandmother is willing and able to take custody of the child.
If a mother and father have joint custody can the father leave the child with the grandmother when the father goes out of the country?
If it's his turn, and the court gave 1/2-and-1/2 custody. Maybe.
Can a grandmother share legal custody if mother is unfit but makes the request?
It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.
Can a grandmother be awarded custody of a child if the father lives out of state in new york?
It is highly unlikely that a grandmother would be given custody just because the father lives out of state. If there are other factors such as abuse by the father then, possibly, but not certainly. The court would look at the case carefully and decide what is best for the child
Can a grandmother who has legal custody of a child give custody to the mother without notifying the father?
No. The grandmother cannot legally transfer custody to the mother only the court can do that. The father can file a motion in court to have a hearing on the matter.No. The grandmother cannot legally transfer custody to the mother only the court can do that. The father can file a motion in court to have a hearing on the matter.No. The grandmother cannot legally transfer custody to the mother only the court can do that. The father can file a motion in court to have a hearing on the matter.No. The grandmother cannot legally transfer custody to the mother only the court can do that. The father can file a motion in court to have a hearing on the matter.
If a child is in custody of the state and is out of state living with the grandmother does the father have a right to go and retreive the child?
No. You need to contact the state that has custody to determine your rights. If you go and get the child you may be guilty of custodial interference.
If Grandmother has permanent legal and physical custody of grandchild and father want the child will the courts grant it?
Depends on whether the father is a more suitable or equally suitable gaurdian for the child in the opinion of the court. If he can show that he is equally able to provide for the needs of the child and that a change in custody would not be detrimental to the child then he can be awarded custody.
