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What do you do when you had a biological child and you want to share legal guardianship with your domestic partner?
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You need to speak to an attorney.
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Does domestic partner insurance cover a child?
Generally if a domestic partner is covered then the child of that partner can also be covered.
If the biological mother signs guardianship to the grandparent can the mother terminate the guardianship at ant time?
yes and no. The biological parent would have to petition the court and then when the case is heard, she or he would have to prove that changing the child's situation would be in the best interest of the child and that they are better suited to raise said child without a guardian.
When does a child become able to sign legal papers?
i think 12 cause im a biological child and i signed a legal guardianship thing
Can you add your registered domestic partner's child to your medical insurance and is he considered a stepchild because of the partnership?
There is no legal relationship between you and your domestic partner's child unless and until you have obtained a second-parent adoption that makes you the legal parent of the child.
How is guardianship acquired?
In general, guardianship can be acquired in two ways: either by assumption as the biological parents or through a court order. Legal guardianship is considered to be binding until the death of the guardian, the authority is terminated by court order or the child reaches the age of majority. However, it should be noted that there are different types of guardianship, some of which can be granted on a temporary basis even if the primary guardian has not relinquished authority over the child.
Is a guardianship legal if biological parents were not served with petition for guardianship?
Guardianship is legal when the judge says it is. An attempt must be made to serve the biological parents but if service is not possible for whatever reason an argument can be made to the judge to grant guardianship without it.Additional: If the child was removed from the custody of the biological parents by court order due to some shortcoming or failing of the parents to 'nurture and protect' the child, and custody was awarded to a foster family, you would.should have been issued a court order to that effect. . . IF you could have been found. If the state Dept. of Children and Family Services (or whatever they call it in your state) initiated the petition for the safety of the child, you need not have been served with any formal legal papers prior to them taking this action.
How do you end a guardianship of a child if the biological parents are now willing and fit to take back custody?
You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.
Does a stepfather have a legal right to maintain guardianship of a stepchild if the biological parent with custody is incarcerated and the biological father wants the child back?
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.
Is it possible to get custody of your 3 nieces from alcoholic biological parents in NY state?
Actually it's Guardianship, and you would need to file a Child In Need of Care Motion.
Does guardianship of a minor child mean custody or adoption?
Neither, just guardianship.
Can an uncle in law get guardianship of his niece?
Yes, but it could be quite a challenge. The court would look first to the biological parents then grandparents, and other close relatives. If the court checked your background and found you to be the best fit for the child , yes you could obtain guardianship.
If you give guardianship of a minor child to a relative and they do not live or care for themis it illegal?
that is illegal, and dishonest. the person who has guardianship for the child is who the child should be residing with.
