The court will require that both biological parents be in agreement to relinquishing custodial rights to a qualified related person. In some cases (such as military deployment) the court will accept a signed and witnessed affidavit by the non present parent.
A parent(s) cannot arbitrarily consent to permanent custody of a minor child to a relative, family friend, etc. Temporary custody (generally 90 days or less) can be done legally as long as the proper procedures are followed. The prescribed court procedures for the state in which the minor child resides must be followed if the minor child is to be permanently removed from parental custody. If such action is granted by the court the biological parent(s) may still be required to pay child support, obtain medical insurance and other financial needs of the child.
Not if there is a mother in the picture who has custody rights. If the father has sole custody he can voluntarily consent to the appointment of his grandparents as guardians but it will need to go through the court. You should consult with an attorney.
Not if there is a mother in the picture who has custody rights. If the father has sole custody he can voluntarily consent to the appointment of his grandparents as guardians but it will need to go through the court. You should consult with an attorney.
Not if there is a mother in the picture who has custody rights. If the father has sole custody he can voluntarily consent to the appointment of his grandparents as guardians but it will need to go through the court. You should consult with an attorney.
Not if there is a mother in the picture who has custody rights. If the father has sole custody he can voluntarily consent to the appointment of his grandparents as guardians but it will need to go through the court. You should consult with an attorney.
Not if there is a mother in the picture who has custody rights. If the father has sole custody he can voluntarily consent to the appointment of his grandparents as guardians but it will need to go through the court. You should consult with an attorney.
A noncustodial parent cannot sign his rights over to his parents or voluntarily terminate his parental rights. He needs the permission of the court and the custodial parent.
Yes, with the permission of the courts. BTW, termination of parental rights does not terminate child support.
Whether you have sole legal and physical custody or the other parent has any parental rights.Whether you have sole legal and physical custody or the other parent has any parental rights.Whether you have sole legal and physical custody or the other parent has any parental rights.Whether you have sole legal and physical custody or the other parent has any parental rights.
You file a motion in the appropriate venue. FYI, the law generally awards custody to the parent(s) or, failing that, grandparent(s) or other suitable member of the extended family.
If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.
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.
No, the fathers rights comes first as a custodial parent.
It is not an automatic switch. However, the non custodial parent may file to take custody. If this is not an option another family member may step up.
If she is not the one with custody, yes.
That would be a person whose parental rights have been terminated.
Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.
If you are not the child's parent, you do not have priority in a custody dispute with a biological parent. If the custodial parent is unfit and this is proven by CPS, the child can be awarded to another family member. But since you are not related to the child and are not his parent, you don't have any rights.
No, you can't, especially if you have joint custody, that will be considered parental kidnapping.
Only if the non-custodial parent give up his parental rights.