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No. If the other parent has not had his/her parental rights taken away by the court, he/she is still responsible for providing financial support for the child(ren).

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Q: Do you have to file for custody of your child in order to get a court document stating you have sole custody?
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Do you have to appear for a deposition if you were subpoenad by an attorney who is asking that you be a witness in a case child custody case that you are not a party to?

If you do not respond to a supeona, a court issued document, you can be charged with contempt of court.


What is the average penalty for contempt of court for child custody laws in PA?

Contempt of court as regards custody is considered a change of circumstance resulting in a change of custody.


As a father who pays child support do I have a say in my child's religion?

As a father if you have sole physical custody of your child you can ask the court to have your ex, pay child support to you, and the same would go for her. It is who ever has the most physical custody of the child and also if that person asks the court for child support payments. Answer #2 Yes you do have a say in your child's religion if you have any legal custody of your child. Find out through your court more information about this.


Is the child state property if the parents are not legally married?

No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.


When divorced can one parent have custody of one child and the other parent have custody of another?

No, the emancipation laws around the world include both parents or guardians, not just one. A child who wants to be emancipated is stating they can support themselves without the help of an adult.

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Who has child custody rights before divorce is final in Maryland?

If no court order is in place stating otherwise, the biological mother has presumptive custody of her children.


Why is a Notorized child temporary custody form not legal document?

Because the court has to sign off on it.


What is a petition for child custody?

It is a court form to go before a court in a case to settle who will get custody of a child.


Do you have to appear for a deposition if you were subpoenad by an attorney who is asking that you be a witness in a case child custody case that you are not a party to?

If you do not respond to a supeona, a court issued document, you can be charged with contempt of court.


Can you take a child out of state if there is a custody date in court for custody?

No you can not.


How do you modify a custody agreement in WV?

You modify a custody agreemnt anywhere by filing a motion to modify with the court, clearly stating the reason for the modification and why it is in the best interest of the child. A hearing date will be set if the change is contested.


Does who files for full custody of a child first affect the outcome of the custody hearing?

Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.


Are terms of child custody valid if signed while in rehab?

No really as the person has to be sworn in to testify that they are in agreement with the document to be properly acceptable by the court.


What are sole custody rights in Kansas?

Kansas Statutes State:Sole legal custody. The court may order the sole legal custody of a child with one of the parties when the court finds that it is not in the best interests of the child that both of the parties have equal rights to make decisions pertaining to the child. If the court does not order joint legal custody, the court shall include on the record specific findings of fact upon which the order for sole legal custody is based. The award of sole legal custody to one parent shall not deprive the other parent of access to information regarding the child unless the court shall so order, stating the reasons for that determination.http://kansasstatutes.lesterama.org/Chapter_60/Article_16/60-1610.html


Who has the right to child custody?

If decided by a court, the parent or person the court deems would act in the best interests of the child. If not decided in court, the biological mother has presumptive custody to her child.


Do you have the right to get the child from the custody of her mother?

You have the right to file for a change of custody with the court. You will have to present convincing evidence that the child's mother is unfit to retain custody of the child. Frankly: It is a stiff burden of proof to overcome to convince the court to remove a child from its mother's custody.


What is the easiest quickest way to sign over custody and have a child move out?

Use a Certified Mediator to put together a custody change agreement. register it with the court and set a court date to swear to the contents of the document. see link below