There are several aspects that are considered when courts determine the custody of children to parents in a divorce. This can include the child age and health. They will also consider a parent's lifestyle, the physical bond between the child or children, and the ability to care for the child or children both financially and physically.
With the aide of a lawyer and the courts.
The courts will determine who gets custody of the child. The courts will consider what is in the best interest of the child.
You can get sole custody of your children from a previous relationship by by filing custody paperwork through the courts. A judge will then review the case and determine which parent should receive custody.
If the parents are going to split up, one needs to file with the courts to define custody, child support, visitation, etc.
If they have not gone through the courts, then the custody depends on the agreement of the couple. There is no hard and fast rule.
If the courts determine that you are the most suitable custodian available, you may be given custody of your niece. It is up to the court.
In cases of children born out of wedlock, if there is a custody dispute, then it would be settled by the courts. The court will try to determine what living situation would be in the best interest of the child.
Joint custody of a child can be decided by the parents whereby they share responsibilities for the child. Schedules can be worked out so the child spends time with both parents. Courts can also decide to award parents joint custody in the case of legal disputes and indeed some states have a preference for this in law.
No, but it is a good idea to file a custody agreement with the courts in the county in which you live to establish custodial rights of both parents.
Based on reports from single fathers, the mother has sole custody until otherwise ruled on by the courts. see links
That's a matter for the courts to revoke the custody agreement.
Legal Custody is different than Parental rights. The courts decides child visitation, etc. and parents could pay child support to grandparent. It is all up to the courts..