It really depends on the situation. If the living conditions are horrible, or if the custodial parent(s) are drug users, in jail, or otherwise wish to terminate their rights it can be quick.
However, if this is a parent v. another parent and there is no signs of abuse, neglect, or other red flags, it could be near if not completely impossible to terminate rights.
If shes 19 shes considered an adult and she has her own custody. If she has special needs of some sort then you might want to contact the department of children and families.
yes you can when you divorce you can do anything you want with your children as long as you have custody of them.
because 50% of marriages don't work out, so one parent takes full custody or primary custody for the children.
YES, IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE, YOU NEED TO ASK FOR CUSTODY AS PART OF THE DIVORCE SETTLEMENT. THIS WOULD BE THE BEST TIME TO DO IT BECAUSE IF SOCIAL SERVICES ALREADY TOOK THE CHILDREN FROM THE MOTHER , THE JUDGE WOULD EASILY GRANT YOU CUSTODY THE CHILDREN.
you will go to jail
Technically the mother has the first rights, but there isn't really custody until it is taken to court. To aviod any future misunderstandings I would file full custody of the child.
You can for short vacations but you cannot remove the children permanently without the consent of the other parent and a modification of court orders.
Blessed Are They is the episodes where it is said that "children are the peacemakers." Ben is asked to decide which of two feuding families will have custody over a pair of orphaned twins.
You need to file a child in need of care motion with family court.
Unless someone proves it's a lie, yes.
You should expect your wife to have her own lawyer.
If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.