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What are the Stepfather rights regarding step grandchildren when biological mother wants to claim custody?
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∙ 11y ago
Biological mother's rights out weigh the rights of a grandparent and even more so in regards to a step-grandparent. I'm sorry to say this but you have as much rights to these children as the people that live down the street do. This is where the law stands in my country (Canada) and many other places in the world.
If you want to have rights to these children you will have to prove that she is a danger to her own children and is unfit to parent. If you want to terminate her parental rights you might end up fighting that in court and if you win? any future children that she gives birth to could end up taken away by children protections services and placed in foster homes and then up for adoption. But to do this you will have to prove that she's a bad parent, which is close to unlikely.
If you do undertake this it could end up very messy and the mother of these children could turn around a sue you for the trouble you have caused.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoGenerally, no, unless they have been granted by a court order.
Generally, no, unless they have been granted by a court order.
Generally, no, unless they have been granted by a court order.
Generally, no, unless they have been granted by a court order.
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∙ 14y agoDepending on the state and circumstance, yes. Yes in PA.
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∙ 11y agoNo.
No.
No.
No.
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∙ 11y agoGenerally, no, unless they have been granted by a court order.
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∙ 11y agoNo.
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The stepfather would have standing to intervene into the custody case and attempt to be the primary custodian. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
What makes a stepparent?
If a biological dad has custody and placement of his children and the mother remarries, is the her new husband suddenly a stepfather?
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Not choose, but in Pennsylvania, a stepfather can file for custody.
When a mother dies and the biological father is unknown does the stepfather get custody over the child's sister?
Without a Will, he has no clearly defined custodial rights to a stepchild, but unless addressed in a custody decree, neither does the father. Guardianship reverts to the maternal grandparents.
Could a stepfather get custody of your 2 girls if something should happen to you you have full custody and their biological father has a criminal history?
In order for the stepfather to gain custody in the event of the mother's death, there would first have to be a number of circumstances. If the father is no longer in jail, has a job, home, and a means to provide the children a safe, stable environment, he would likely be the one to get custody. Having a criminal history doesn't necessarily make a parent unfit. But if he were to sign consent for the stepfather to adopt the children, then the stepfather would get custody.But if the stepfather has not adopted the children, there is also the fact of grandparents, aunts and uncles, in addition to the father, who would possibly try to get custody if the stepfather has not already adopted the children.The best thing to do would be to talk to an attorney and find out what your options are. You should also talk to your family and let them know your wishes should something happen to you.
May a 17 year old NY STATE resident leave mother and stepfather's home to live with biological father without parent's permission?
No, not unless the court grants the father custody.
If both biological parents die who will be granted custody the stepfather or biological relatives in North Carolina?
Many factors can play into this like the child's age and how long the child has been living with the stepfather and what kind of relationship the relatives have with the child, if any. If you were married to the mother you have a better chance. But usually the biological relatives get the child. But the court can decide either way since they focus on what is best for the child. Ask a lawyer for what your chances are based on your background.
If you have full custody of your 3-year-old son what rights does his mother have and what rights does your new wife have?
A step-parent has no legal rights regarding your child. The biological mother has visitation rights and other rights when the child is in her custody.
Can my children stay and live with their stepfather when I die?
They can, but only if the biological father and both sets of grandparents (if alive) dont argue it. The biological father has rights over the children, the stepparents DO NOT unless the children have been legally adopted. It gets even trickier depending on the state and county and if there is a custody agreement.
Can a 9 yr old child have the right to live with grandparents in Pennsylvania?
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).
Do stepchildren have dual citizenship when the mother is a US citizen and the stepfather a Canadian citizen?
If the stepfather has legal paper for custody, then the children under 18 are eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Do both parents have to make medical decisions when having sole custody?
No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.No. The parent with sole legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child.
