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Both parents must consent. The god parent must petition the probate court to be appointed the permanent guardian of the child in order to obtain legal custody.

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Can a godparent have custody if parent is in jail?

If the other parent is unfit, other relatives have equal chance in court to get custody of the child. Being a god parent does not give you a bigger chance since godparent is not a legal term. It's a religious one.


Can a judge change custody if the custodial parent is in contempt of current orders?

Yes. If the custodial parent is breaking the court orders the judge can give custody to the non custodial parent if he/she is fit.


What is domiciliary custody?

Domiciliary custody refers to the parent who has physical custody. It's the parent with whom the child lives.Domiciliary custody refers to the parent who has physical custody. It's the parent with whom the child lives.Domiciliary custody refers to the parent who has physical custody. It's the parent with whom the child lives.Domiciliary custody refers to the parent who has physical custody. It's the parent with whom the child lives.


Can sibling give custody to a non parent?

No. A sibling has no authority to grant custody of anyone to anyone. Only a court can grant legal custody.


Should a father ask for child support first?

The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.


Can the parent with custody disreguard the non custodian and give guardianship to a friend in the event of an emergency?

They can, however the other parent can challenge it.


Can a parent have custody of a child with out work?

Yes, a parent who is unemployed can have custody.


If you are the custodial parent are you required to give your child's social security number and other personal information to the non-custodial parent if you don't wish to collect child support?

If both of the parents have a joint legal custody arrangement, you have to give the noncustodial parent that information. If you have sole custody of the child, you do not have to share that information with the noncustodial parent.


What rights does the non custodial parent with joint custody have if refusing to give child back?

Generally, only under circumstances in which there is clear evidence that the child is in an unsafe environment, and has been reported as such. And in that case the parent must file for an emergency order with the court of jurisdiction. It will be followed up by a full hearing within a couple of weeks.


Can the parent with sole custody give guardianship to someone else and will the other parent have to pay child support?

No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.No. The custodial parent cannot give custody only the court can do that. Her relinquishment of custody would require that the court allow a guardianship and appoint the guardian. If she petitions the court to appoint a guardian you should be notified by the court and will have the opportunity to object or consent.


In the state of Texas what things do judges consider if a 12 year old wants to live with noncustodial parent?

Well if the noncustodial parent wishes to take the kid the judge might give the parent custody if there is not a bad reason the parent did not get custody in the first place hope I helped you


Can you keep your son if you live out of sate and have joint custody?

Not if you are suppose to give the child to the other parent.