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Can one parent put their child in foster care?
Not as long as both parents have parental rights. If one parent gives up his parental rights which is required when putting a child in foster care, the other parent is the first one in line to take the child since she still have her parental rights. This assuming both are fit to parent. If the parents are not married and the father has not proved paternity in court and got his parental rights he should do so asap and then he has rights to the child. The social workers usually ask relatives first if they are interested in taking the child. There is a shortage fo foster families and staying with family is considered best for the child.
What are the rights of parents that have signed over their parental rights?
no rights none until the child is older and the parent can explain the reasons for giving up parental rights and then it is up to the child to make a decision to have a relationship with that parent
Does my husband have to assume parental rights for my child in order for the father of my child to terminate his parental rights in Alabama?
No. The biological father can give up his rights and if your husband then want to be more than a step parent, who have no rights to the child, can adopt your child. Or not, that is your choice as the parent.
Do child molesters have any parental rights in West Virgina?
A parent has parental rights until they have been terminated by a court order.A parent has parental rights until they have been terminated by a court order.A parent has parental rights until they have been terminated by a court order.A parent has parental rights until they have been terminated by a court order.
How do you get parental rights if you have never been married?
You get parental rights by being the parent of a child. Marriage has nothing to do with it. If the other parent won't allow you contact with your child, you must file in civil court.
Can a father sign over parental rights to an unborn child in Alabama?
That is a decision made by the court. A court can grant a partial or complete Termination of Parental Rights if the judge feels it is warranted for reasons other than said parent is relieved of his or her financial obligation to their minor child/children. Generally voluntary TPR's (those requested by a parent) are only granted when a child is being legally adopted.
If a mother signs over her parental rights can the fathers wife adopt the child without her consent?
If a biological parent gives up their parental rights, then the spouse of the other parent is able to adopt the child. The parent who gave up their rights has no say in the matter.
Does a parent who abanded their son still have parental rights?
No. If somebody abandoned their child, the child would then be taken usually into DHS's custody and usually placed in a foster home. When the child is older parents can try to contact the child.
Can a parent declare incompadent on a 17 year old without telling her?
You mean you are giving up your parental rights? if you do that when the child is a minor the Child Protective Service will put her in foster home. A child has to have a guardian and I doubt a judge would find you fit to be a foster parent to her if you just gave up your rights. Also the social worker will speak to her. So no, keeping it from her you can not.
How does a parent go about voluntarily relinqishing the rights to a child?
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
What are the legal step parent rights in Tennessee?
For a step parent to have parental rights over the step child they would have to adopt.
Does the parent still have financial obligations after signing over parental rights?
Termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
