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Does a non custodial parent have the right to make decisions for a 16 yr old male?
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What are the rights of the parent?
Generally, the custodial parent has the right to make all legal, medical, educational, etc., decisions for their child. Generally, they do not have the right to move from the jurisdiction without the consent of the court.
Can a non custodial parent take a 16 year old to get there license?
Generally, no. The parent with legal custody has the right to make the day to day decisions. Of course, the non-custodial parent could take the child to get their license with the permission of the parent with legal custody but not without it.
Does a non custodial parent need permission to take a child to a counselor?
No. They would need to request a court order. A non-custodial parent has no right to force anything on the custodial parent.No. They would need to request a court order. A non-custodial parent has no right to force anything on the custodial parent.No. They would need to request a court order. A non-custodial parent has no right to force anything on the custodial parent.No. They would need to request a court order. A non-custodial parent has no right to force anything on the custodial parent.
Does a non custodial parent have any rights regarding their child?
No. Ordinary citizens do not have the power or authority to revoke parental rights. That is the province of the court. You have to petition a court, present your evidence and let the judge decide.
What is the difference in custodial parent and non custodial parent?
A custodial parent has legal authority over a child. The custodial parent has the right to make any decision that affects the child such as school, medical treatment, daycare, religious training, sports, etc. A non custodial parent does not have the legal authority to make any decisions, choices or sign any legal documents that affect the child although generally, a visitation schedule can be ordered by the court and the custodial parent must obey that order. Joint Custody gives both parents equal authority to make decisions that affect the child and both must consent to any decisions regarding school, medical treatment, religious training, sports, etc. With joint custody one parent may be awarded physical custody and as such will be awarded child support.
Do both parents have to make medical decisions when having sole custody?
No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.
Is it illegal for a non custodial parent to take a 15 year old for a tattoo without permission from custodial parent?
Yes, if the state require consent from the legal guardian since the non-custodial parent is not the legal guardian. And yes, because the non-custoduial parent does not have the legal right to make that kind of decision for the child. The non-custodial parent could face sanctions from the court. The custodial parent could sue to have the non-custodial parent pay to have the tattoo removed.
Does the parent with only visitations have to be notified that the child will go to therapy?
If the parent with visitation rights has joint legal custody they have the right to participate in the decision to seek and schedule therapy for the child. A parent with sole legal custody has the right to arrange therapy for the child without the consent of the non-custodial parent. The custodial parent should inform the NC parent of the therapy and involve them if the NC parent is willing to help especially when the NC parent is taking a positive parental interest and role in the child's life. However, the parent with sole legal custody has the sole right to make decisions that involve the child. Divorce is often an adversarial situation and judges often do not award joint legal custody if the parents do not have a congenial relationship. That is to avoid a situation where one parent interferes with the needs of the child because they disagree with the custodial parent's decisions.
does the non custodial parent have right to make the court give the custodial parent a urine test?
You cannot make?a court do anything, they are not subject to your authority, however, if you believe that the custodial parent is unfit due to alcoholism or drug abuse, your lawyer can file a lawsuit requesting that a urine test be ordered by the court.
Can your friend watch your child without the non custodial parent's permission?
No, the non custodial parent cannot give permission to have a friend look after their child and non custodial means you have no custody rights so the permission should be granted by the parent that has custodial rights.AnswerIf you are the parent with legal custody you do not need the non-custodial parent's permission to allow your friend to watch your child. The parent who has legal custody has both the right and the authority to make that decision.
Can a non-custodial parent make a minor a facebook page and not give the custodial parent the info?
Yes.
How can a parent give another parent the right to make decisions for their child?
Notarized Power of Attorney
