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If an unmarried mother and father sign joint custody to two non relatives can the non relatives and the father legally refuse to let the mother have her son back when she has done nothing wrong?
Maryjane4201
In my opinion, depending on how old the son is, and the mental state of the mother, she should have some say in the custody over her own birth child. As far as the two non relatives go, in most cases they should have no say in the outcome of the placement of a child they have no control over.
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Who has custody when both of the parents names are on the birth certificate?
Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.
The father has the child living with him and enrolled in school. The mother does not bring her back after weekend visitation and there is no court order. What happens?
If the parents are unmarried and there is no custody order then nothing happens. The father needs to establish his paternity legally and request custody and/or visitations. The court will also issue a child support order. If there is no marriage to establish legal status then the parties must establish legal relationships and custody by court orders.
Who has legal custody of child when dad is employed and mom isn't?
If you're in the US... Custody has nothing to do with employment. If you're divorce, custody should have been decided/ordered when you got divorced. If you're married, both parents have equal custody. If you are unmarried and there has been no court involvement regarding custody, generally, the mother has custody.
Is your ex wife allowed to move your son out of the country without your permission if she has sole custody?
Yes, because she has SOLE custody, so you have nothing on the kid legally.
Can a 13 year old child legally change their last name to their stepfather last name?
Yes, if the guardian, or the person in custody of the young person will-fully consents to a legal name change.
Who are pandoras relatives?
Pandora doesn't have relatives. She was created out of nothing by the gods.
Does the unmarried mother still have custody of a child if that child has the fathers last name?
If you live in the US... The child having the father's last name has NOTHING to do with custody. If Dad is listed on the birth certificate as the father, then both parents have equal custodial rights until a court declares otherwise--you need a custody order. If Dad is not listed on the birth certificate, it will be a simple thing for him to petition the court to establish paternity and once that's done he can then petition for custody/visitation.
Can a parent refuse to pick up his child on the scheduled custody day?
Yes, custody days are meant to nourish the child/parent bond, not some legal agreement that must be kept. If the parent can not or will not pick up the child then there is nothing legally wrong with it. It becomes an inconvience to pack up the child and everything for nothing, but it is not illegal in any form.
How can a mother get custody of her child when the father signed the birth certifcate but has not assumed responsibliity?
If he has abandoned the mother, talk to a lawyer. There may be a law in your state that after so many years of 'abandonment' custody is automatic. Get a lawyer and file for full custody if abandonment is not the issue.
Can you get emancipated without custody papers?
Laws vary from state to state. Custody papers have nothing to do with it.
What rights does a father have without court papers?
A married father has the same rights as the mother, but single fathers have nothing until granted them. Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.
Can you leave home legally at age 17 in US and not have anybody stop you and if not then who can stop you?
I was in the same situation, when I was 17, it would depend on your parents because legally they have custody of you until you are 18 so if they really wanted to they could have you arrested for running away, but as soon as you turn 18 there is nothing they could do to stop you.
