They would have the right to request a custody hearing. A temporary injunction or other court order could be issued, removing the child from the home, but permanent custody would depend on the outcome of the hearing.
Step parent is not a legal definition and they have no legal right to the child so yes, you could say it that. When the biological parent gone there can be emotional ties etc and there have been cases where the step parent do get custody over the other biological parent because they have a long and steady bond with the child. The court will look into what is best for the child.
If decided by a court, the parent or person the court deems would act in the best interests of the child. If not decided in court, the biological mother has presumptive custody to her child.
I would contact a local attorney and explain your situation. In some cases, you may be able to sue the biological father for non-support. Just remember, if he didn't have the money to pay child support, more than likely it will just be a moral victory. However, if the father has a business, home, or other assets, you may be able to have a lien placed against the bio father. My advice for you is to keep accurate records and when the child turns 18, have the child petition the court to have the child support paid to them. There is no statute of limitations on child support payments and states have agreements to cooperate in finding and collecting support. Good luck, BW
None unless the custodial parent agrees to visitation. Stepparents have no rights concerning a non-biological child unless the court grants them guardianship.
Visit your local family court department and ask to speak with an advocate. You would be asking for child support if that other person is the child's biological parent.Visit your local family court department and ask to speak with an advocate. You would be asking for child support if that other person is the child's biological parent.Visit your local family court department and ask to speak with an advocate. You would be asking for child support if that other person is the child's biological parent.Visit your local family court department and ask to speak with an advocate. You would be asking for child support if that other person is the child's biological parent.
Neither. You must be apointed by a court of law to become a guardian. Parent's must be your biological Parent's
The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).
Only if the custodial parent agrees to it or if there is a court order for visitation.
Yes and no. If the biological parent is proven unfit to care for they're children then the step parent has the right to APPLY for custody of his/her step children. Keep in mind that being married to the biological parent doesn't automatically make them the parent of the children nor does it make them they're legal guardian so there are no guarantees that the step parent will be given custody. If the children are happy with the step parent and no one in the biological parents family protest the application and the step parent is proven fit to care for the child(ren) then most usually the courts will award the step parent custody.
A step parent does have some rights, but they are extremely limited. In Wisconsin, step parents do have rights regarding day to day care, BUT their rights are subject to the wishes of the biological parent that they are married to. As regards parental rights, a step parent is not considered a parent, but a legal guardian. In all major decisions (custody) or major events, a step parent does NOT have rights, nor can they contest a parent's rights in court unless they can prove a danger to the child would occur. In fact, a step parent who interfears with a biological parent's rights in any way can be held in Contempt for doing so. In ALL matters regarding the children, the rights of the step parent is ALWAYS trumped by either biological parent, unless a judge interseeds. In joint custody arrangements, both parents have equal rights, no one parent is above the other, no matter who has the children more, and a step parent cannot be a tie-breaker unless both parents agree. Only a judge, federal law, or state law can overrule or remove a biological parent's rights. The bottom line is the rights of a step parent in Wisconsin are VERY limited and are always subject to the biological parents.
If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.If the case involves the teen's parents and custody of the teen then she/he has no standing to petition the court. A parent must do it for the child.
A parent cannot remove their name from a child's birth certificate unless they have official evidence such as a court ordered DNA test proving they are not the biological parent.A parent cannot remove their name from a child's birth certificate unless they have official evidence such as a court ordered DNA test proving they are not the biological parent.A parent cannot remove their name from a child's birth certificate unless they have official evidence such as a court ordered DNA test proving they are not the biological parent.A parent cannot remove their name from a child's birth certificate unless they have official evidence such as a court ordered DNA test proving they are not the biological parent.