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Is a guardian a parent?
No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.
How can a child issue a restraining order?
(in the US) a minor cannot petition for a such an order. A parent or legal guardian would have to do it for them.
Can a parent have an adult child hospitalized?
Only if the parent is the legal guardian of the child's person. If the child is a danger to herself or others, the parent can petition the courts for involuntary commitment.
Can a parent give custody to god parent?
Both parents must consent. The god parent must petition the probate court to be appointed the permanent guardian of the child in order to obtain legal custody.
Can a step parent sign legal documents for a minor?
No. If the document calls for a parent or guardian it must be a parent or guardian. Unless the step parent has adopted the child or otherwise been awarded parental rights by the courts the legal parent must perform all legal functions
Can you move out and are you considered an adult when you're 17 and live in Michigan?
The legal age of an adult in Michigan is 17 not 18 as most believe.AnswerIn MI, the age of majority (the age at which you are considered to be an adult) is 18. Anyone under that age, who has not been emancipated, is considered to be a minor and is under the control and authority of their parents. Michigan does allow a person who is at least 16 to petition for emancipation. However, one of the requirements is: "the minor's parent or guardian does not object to the petition; or if a parent or guardian objects to the petition, that the objecting parent or guardian is not providing the minor with support"
Is it legal to consume alcohol underage in your home with your legal guardian or parent in Missouri?
No, it is not legal to consume alcohol underage in Missouri, even in the presence of a legal guardian or parent. The legal drinking age in Missouri is 21, and minors are prohibited from consuming alcohol in both public and private settings.
Does a parent have a right to information on their 18yr old child if the are in a hospital mental facility?
Only if they are the legal guardian of that person before he is admitted, or they petition the court for such rights successfully afterward.
Can a parent obtain legal custody if their child is already an adult?
No. However, if the adult child is unable to act on their own behalf for some reason the parent can petition to be appointed the adult's legal guardian. If that is the case you should consult with an attorney who specializes in special needs guardianships.
Can a minor in Tennessee change legal name?
No, the parents must be the ones authorizing the name change petition and following the steps to complete. Although the name change petition may have to be authorized by the minor as well, the minor may not fulfill the steps without the parent(s) or legal guardian.
With a learner's permit who can you drive with?
parent or legal guardian
Is a parent considered a legal guardian?
No. A step parent, or any other adult that does not have custody of a child is NOT a legal guardian unless a court has given this right to the step parent. This usually requires one of the biological parents to give up their rights or to been seen as unfit to be able to carry them out.
