There is no "percentage rate". The court is concerned with the child's welfare only. If someone believes a child is endangered or being neglected, they should report it to CFS. An investigation will be done, and if the claims are proven true, the child(ren) will become Ward(s)of the Court. A custody hearing will be held in Family(Domestic) court. Grandparent(s) are often granted custody if they are willing and proven able to care for the child(ren).
It's possible, if you can substantially prove to a court that the parent is unfit. Custody would then go to the other parent, assuming there is one, they want the child and are fit to raise it. But you could certainly make a case for custody.
If they are the only living relatives, maybe. The judge will look at all in the family to see who is best able to take care of the child, not only financially but emotionally and able to have the physically ability to do so too.
I think the grandparents have more of a right then any other family member. I've heard about grandparents taking in their grandchildren if the parents do not want the children.
If this is court ordered.
If legal custody has been established by court order, the grandparent(s) should file a Petition For Relinquishment in the Juvenile Court of the county or city of residence. Some states require the custodial person(s) to attend counseling in an attempt to resolve the family problems before a petition can is filed. If the custody was given arbitrarily by the parent(s) without use of legal procedures the parent(s) are still financially and legally responsible for the minor and should be notified that the child is to returned to their custody. If this is not possible, the grandparent(s) may ask the juvenile court to make the minor child a ward of the state if no other relative is willing to accept the responsibility.
The court would have to award you custody.
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A paternal grandmother with permanent custody of her grandchild is considered a family member rather than a parent. While she may have assumed the role of a parent by providing care and custody, her legal status is that of a grandparent.
Should have 10 years 11 months ago, and filed child support on BOTH parents, so yes.
I believe that if you have legal custody of your grandchild and/or reside in the same house than yes you can. Also, another alternative is a dental discount plan that will offer savings on braces.
No. The father must be informed and given the opportunity to object.
No. One grandparent can agree to petition for guardianship or agree to accept appointment as temporary guardian.
A grandparent can petition the court directly for an order establishing reasonable rights of visitation between the grandparent and grandchild to get full custody you would need to prove they are abusive and that the child is in eminent danger.
That issue must be brought before the court so the situation can be investigated. Whoever is making the claim should bring the problem to the court's attention and provide some proof to the court since the placement would not be in the best interest of the child.
If unmarried she automatically has custody from birth.
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no not automatically. A grandparent is more likely to get custody.
If this is court ordered.
No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.