If a Grandmother has custody because mother is mentally health issues how does a father receive rights over his child?

If you receive TANIF for your child do you have custody?

TANF eligibility is based on physical custody, not legal custody.

Can custody of a child be stated in a will?

If you live in the US... Children are not property and therefore cannot be 'willed'. You can state in your will who you would like to receive custody, but the court is not required to abide by it. For example, if Mom has custody of a child, she dies and her will states that she wants her sister to receive custody, but Dad wants custody...Dad gets custody, unless he can be proved unfit, because Dad has first legal right to custody (Mom's wishes don't change that).

How can you get sole custody of your 3 children from a previous relationship?

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.

Do you need custody to get support?

Yes! You need to either have custody or legal guardianship to receive child support, AND have the legal documentatio to prove it.

Can you receive child support if you have physical custody but the other parent has legal custody?

If you have physical custody by a court order then you should be entitled to child support payments. If you do not have physical custody by a court order then the physical custody order should be modified so you can receive child support. You should visit the court and ask to speak with an advocate. If that's not possible then you should obtain a copy of any custody and/or child support orders and review them with an attorney.

Does a father have to pay child support to the mother if the grandmother has guardianship?

The father must pay child support but not to the mother if she doesn't have custody. He should return to court and have the order modified so that the payments go to the legal guardian. He should obtain a copy of the decree that granted guardianship to the grandmother and submit it to the court to expedite the modification. The guardianship file should be at the same court as the child support order. If the court has granted guardianship to the grandmother then she should receive the child support.The father must pay child support but not to the mother if she doesn't have custody. He should return to court and have the order modified so that the payments go to the legal guardian. He should obtain a copy of the decree that granted guardianship to the grandmother and submit it to the court to expedite the modification. The guardianship file should be at the same court as the child support order. If the court has granted guardianship to the grandmother then she should receive the child support.The father must pay child support but not to the mother if she doesn't have custody. He should return to court and have the order modified so that the payments go to the legal guardian. He should obtain a copy of the decree that granted guardianship to the grandmother and submit it to the court to expedite the modification. The guardianship file should be at the same court as the child support order. If the court has granted guardianship to the grandmother then she should receive the child support.The father must pay child support but not to the mother if she doesn't have custody. He should return to court and have the order modified so that the payments go to the legal guardian. He should obtain a copy of the decree that granted guardianship to the grandmother and submit it to the court to expedite the modification. The guardianship file should be at the same court as the child support order. If the court has granted guardianship to the grandmother then she should receive the child support.

Can you the grandmother baptize your grandaughter so she can receive holy communion she want to receive so bad?

It is up to the parents to have the child baptized, assuming they have custody. It is their responsibility to bring them up in the faith. The child needs to be baptized by a priest or deacon, except in extraordinary circumstances. Otherwise, see a priest about his for more specific questions and to expalin the situation.

Can you still receive sole custody of your son after you reveived a DUI?

not very likely

Can a non custodial Grandparent file for custody and receive child support?

yes

If the father has visitation rights and has not seen the child can you get full custody and receive child support?

How does he have any visitation rights with a custody and child support order?

Can sex offenders receive Social Security?

Yes they can. You would surprised how many offenders of sex crimes and murderers can receive these benefits. Anyone who is mentally handicapped needs ssi or ssd for income because they can't work. As long as you don't have felony or an outstanding warrant or warrants you can receive assistance.

How do i receive child support from both parents?

Child support is not paid to the child. It would be payable to the person who currently has legal custody of the child or to the State if the State has custody.