It depends on the state, usually the state takes the children into custody, or the closest family relative.
Good question. The likelihood is that Social Services will get involved and decide which set of parents is most suitable for them. If both sets are suitable then it may go to court for a decision.
* If the father has full custody of the children, yes. * If he has partial or shared custody with the mother, it may be a violation of parental rights; that area is quite dicey, so talk to a lawyer. * If the father has no custody but does have visiting rights, then again, talk to your lawyer. * If the father has no rights to the children, then there is no crime committed.
The mother assumes automatic custody, unless she is unfit.
It's not custody, it's guardianship, and there's no cost.
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If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.
The court care about what is in the best interest of the children and just because one parents had an affair does not mean they are unfit to parent. It can be shared custody or one get it. The court wants the children to have access to both parents. The affair will not be the thing that decides custody.
Where parents have spilt-up/divorced, and children are in the custody of either parent (generally).
Custody of relatives, an orphanage, or a work house
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.
No. Custody must be granted by a court order unless the parents are married. If you are unmarried and want to give temporary custody of your children to your "fiance" it must be done through the court. You haven't mentioned whether the "fiance" is the father of the children.
Custody of children is decided upon in court. The judge will set a schedule for the parents, so the out of state parents will spend adequate time with their children.