Generally, eighteen.
Generally, eighteen.
Generally, eighteen.
Generally, eighteen.
Generally, eighteen.
Yes, you as the parent decide who the kids see. You can even get a restraining order.
As a parent with joint custody, the school will allow them to sign anything related to their own child. If they have been absent from the child's life, contact your lawyer to make the necessary changes to your custody order.
If you are the biological parent, then yes.
You have to communicate about the child but how you do that communication is up to you. You do not have to meet in person or even pick the child up yourself. It is beneficial for the child to see the parents get along though and this should be your goal. It is not acceptable for a parent to miss important information because the parents can not communicate.
Yes, just as they can be forced to go to school, the doctor, to bed, etc. One of the roles of being a good parent is teaching children what is in their best interest, even if they don't think so. See links below
Yes, the name is irrelevant.
Yes. It is your responsiblity to pay for the child you created.
Having not graduated from high school is not a demonstration of a lack of intelligence or learning.
Only as long as their legal custodial parent or guardian agrees.
Rather dangerous as it could result in a severe reaction.
The law in Texas has set the age of 14 at which a child can make a choice the court is required to abide by, and even than there are some limitations.
Absolutely - child support is based on ability to pay, not on employment or retirement.
If you are not the child's parent, you do not have priority in a custody dispute with a biological parent. If the custodial parent is unfit and this is proven by CPS, the child can be awarded to another family member. But since you are not related to the child and are not his parent, you don't have any rights.
Yes, they are a parent even though the child does not live with them. If you think you need a clause that says you need to discuss possible haircuts etc you should put that in the custody agreement.
Yes. Cause they are your parent and you are their child.
Yes but if you want a sexual relationship you have to have reached the age of consent in your state even though you already have a child. And as a minor your parent still decide who you are allowed to see.
I'm not sure if most people would do this, but just be supportive, and be there for your significant other even though it's not your child. Chances are, the real parent might not be the best person to look after the child, and you'd be better at being the parent anyways.