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How can a relative get custody of a child who is being neglected?
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Getting a court to reassign custody of a child is a long and heart-breaking process, and can be much more difficult for a non-parent relative. If you believe the child is in danger, you should contact the police. Otherwise, consult a family law attorney in the state in which the child resides.
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If your child is being neglected by their mother who has custody?
If you suspect neglect, you can call your local child services and post a complaint. You can tell them who you are and how concerned you are.
Can a relative file for custody of a child?
Yes.
When can a child petition the court be place in someone else custody in Delaware?
A child cannot petition the court, they need an adult advocate or agency to help. If the child is being abused, neglected, or endangered they should speak with a trusted adult: teacher, friend's parent, relative, etc. They could be helped by Child Protective Services but that may end up with the child being placed in foster care. You can add more details on the discussion page.A child cannot petition the court, they need an adult advocate or agency to help. If the child is being abused, neglected, or endangered they should speak with a trusted adult: teacher, friend's parent, relative, etc. They could be helped by Child Protective Services but that may end up with the child being placed in foster care. You can add more details on the discussion page.A child cannot petition the court, they need an adult advocate or agency to help. If the child is being abused, neglected, or endangered they should speak with a trusted adult: teacher, friend's parent, relative, etc. They could be helped by Child Protective Services but that may end up with the child being placed in foster care. You can add more details on the discussion page.A child cannot petition the court, they need an adult advocate or agency to help. If the child is being abused, neglected, or endangered they should speak with a trusted adult: teacher, friend's parent, relative, etc. They could be helped by Child Protective Services but that may end up with the child being placed in foster care. You can add more details on the discussion page.
When father dies who gets custody of child?
Custody would normally go to the closest living relative, and if there are no relatives available, the child becomes a ward of the state.
Who gets custody of a child if the father is dead an mother goes to jail in tn?
The courts would prefer to find some other competent relative such as a grandparent or possibly an aunt or uncle of the child, in such a case. If no such relative can be found who is willing to take custody of the child, then the child will become a ward of the state.
Does a father have the right to take full custody of a child if the mother is terminally ill and the step father is providing all the care?
That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.That is up to a court to decide. The father cannot take that action on his own. He need to petition for full custody. However, if the child has been in a stable and loving home, and well cared for, the court is not likely to terminate the mother's custody at this terrible time unless it can be proven the child is endangered or being neglected.
If a minor is under custody of his or her mother can the minor or is the minor entitled to file a case for being neglected of receiving any benefits from the court appointed child support check?
No, but the other parent can file something. see link
Could a father get custody of his child if there is a history of mental illness in his family?
Yes. The custody of a child is determined by the best interest of the child. If the court determines that the father is better for the child, he can get custody. Mental illness in his family would probably not even be relevant unless he has mental illness, or if a mentally ill relative lived with him.
What can i do to gain custody of my ex bosses child that has been living with you for 3 years?
unless you are a blood relative of the child - your chances are very slim
In North Carolina what does a mother do to obtain full custody of a child who is left mostly in the care of the father's live in companion?
A parent can file suit for sole custody of a minor child at any time. However, the criteria is the quality of the care the child is receiving, not who is giving it. The court no longer discriminates against non married couples when it comes to the caring of children. The main concern is the child, if the child is not being neglected, abused, endangered, etc. the mere fact that he or she is being cared for by a significant other would have no bearing on custodial rights.
What happens to the child when the parent who has custody goes to jail?
When a parent with custody goes to jail, child custody arrangements can vary depending on the situation. The child may go to live with the other parent, a relative, a foster family, or be placed in the care of child protective services. The court will typically make a decision based on the best interests of the child.
Can a live in boyfriend gain custody of child?
Only if the court determines it would be in the best interests of the child to award such custody. The biological parents and/or an immediate relative of either would be considered before a person with no legal or biological ties to the child.
