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If a child wants to change there last name to the parent's last name with sole custody does he or she need consent from both parents or just the one with sole custody?
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∙ 14y ago
you need both of the parents to agree to have their child's last name changed
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Can you change your child's surname without the consent of the farther if they have contact?
You indicate they have "Contact", but what is the status of Custody? If the Father has visitation, partial or shared custody, legal& or physical....No, you cannot change the Surname of the child without the Fathers explicit consent!!
If a minor has a child can her parents put the child up for adoption without her consent?
Legally, probably not. Not unless they have legal custody of the minor's child.
If parents are divorced and they both have custody of an underage child do you need both parents consent of child leaving the country without a legal guardian leaving with them?
yes
How do unwed parents change custody of a child?
See Related Link
If a 17 year old goes willingly but without parents consent is this kidnapping?
It could be, if you don't have custody of the child.
Do you have to have both parents' consent for an underage marriage in Pennsylvania and can one parent sign if they don't have custody over that child?
If you are under the age of 18, then the consent of the CUSTODIAL parent or Guardian is necessary. So, if this parent does not have custody, then they cannot sign for you to get married.
In Texas if the parents are divorced with joint custody do both parents need to give consent for their underage child to get married at 16 years old?
Yes.
Can a child choose to live with dad if mom has custody?
Generally no. A change in custody must be made by a court order.
Can an underage parent consent to custody of her child?
Yes she can.
Can a child decide to live with their grand parents in Texas?
Child's Choice of Managing Conservator (custodial or primary residential parent)If the child is 10 years of age or older, the child may, by writing filed with the court, choose the managing conservator, subject to the approval of the court. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.008. The court retains discretion to determine whether to honor the child's choice. Further, in a non-jury trial the court may interview the child in chambers to determine the child's wishes as to conservatorship. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.009. Upon the request of a party, the court must interview the child.This is up to the judge. The Texas law does not specifically address this. But, there are alternatives. see links
Who has custody of a child?
their parents
Can you unwed minor sign custody over to the fathers parents without her parents consent?
Yes. The minor parents have the same rights over their child as adult parents do. The grandparents have no legal right to the grandchild.
