At the very least, you would have to be legally of adult age.
Tragically, the majority of child-abuse cases occur within the immediate family.
No, child custody cases fall under the jurisdiction of the family and probate courts.No, child custody cases fall under the jurisdiction of the family and probate courts.No, child custody cases fall under the jurisdiction of the family and probate courts.No, child custody cases fall under the jurisdiction of the family and probate courts.
The court prefers to keep a child within the family if at all possible. However, the foremost consideration of the court is the child's welfare. It is not impossible for a non-family member to receive temporary custody of a child, but it can be a complicated and sometimes expensive endeavor.
A court would never award custody or visitation rights to a convicted child abuser.
how badly have they been abused? then its a different story
It is possible for any family to lose custody of a child if the child is not well taken care of.
family court
Child custody cases are heard in the family court division of the state trial courts.
If there is someone who has custody of a child and can no longer care for the child, they need to give the child to another family member. The local DHS office can help find family members to take care of the child.
Often, a family member assumes custody of the child, either on their own (in which case they need to get legal custody ASAP) or through the State's child protection/child welfare agency.
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.
Jim Wade has written: 'Going missing' -- subject(s): Runaway teenagers, Runaway children, Social work with children, Social work with youth 'Caring for abused and neglected children' -- subject(s): Custody of children, Child welfare, Abused children, Long-term care 'Caring for abused and neglected children' -- subject(s): Custody of children, Child welfare, Abused children, Long-term care