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That depends on why the mother lost custody in the first place. The court must have granted the grandparents custody for some reason. If they have custody now you have to apply in court for the custody to be moved.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNot if it is between the parents. If the parents are found unfit the grandparents can try for custody. You can try for visitation rights in several states.
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What custody rights does an aunt have?
No, only parents or grandparents are mentioned in the custody rights laws of the different states and not always grandparents either. It's up to the court when you apply for custody.
What are a fathers rights to his kids after a spouse passes ..against the maternal grandparents?
You have full and primary rights to your children. Grandparents do not have custody rights to children over parents.
Do grandparents have legal rights for custody in Tennessee?
If fully depends on the circumstances.
What has to be done to get grandparents rights?
The grandparents can get access towards there grandchildren by the mother and father dies and they get them. Or the grandparents file for custody of the children
Does a grandparent have rights in Florida?
Yes, grandparents have rights in Florida. You can hire a lawyer so that you can present your case during the custody hearing.
Can grandparents seek custody if both mother and father or unfit parents?
Yeah, they have several of the same rights.
What are grandparents rights as far as getting custody of a minor child?
Their rights start where the parents' rights begin. If the parents are actively parenting, the child is thriving and nothing illegal is going on, then the grandparents are honor bound to support, not supplant, the parents. If the parents are out of the picture, the grandparents can certainly apply to become guardians of the child.
Can paternal grandparents get custody of newborn?
If the new parents agree to it or if their parental rights are taken away due to neglect etc you can file for custody as a grandparent if that is legal in your state.
Does the husband of a grandmother have any rights to the grandchild?
The husband of a grandmother is often the grandfather. In general, however, grandparents do not have rights to a grandchild unless the parents are dead or legally incapacitated and the grandparents are the closest competent relatives. Even then, a court must first assign custody to the grandparents, it does not come automatically.
Can a 9 yr old child have the right to live with grandparents in Pennsylvania?
The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).
If a person dies and the baby's father is in jail could the maternal grandparents get full custody of the child?
The baby's grandparents could get custody.
What rights do you have as a grandma to get custody if your daughters moves in her boyfriend who is a drug user?
Grandparents do not have any legal rights to custody of the grandchildren but if you suspect the environment is bad for the child you should contact the CPS and then you can say you want to foster the child if the mother refuses to kick him out or move.
