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What does it mean when the father has sole physical and mother has joint legal?
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Answered 2008-06-19 12:53:31
Sole physical custody designates the parent with whom the child has a permanent residence. Joint legal custody is when both parents share equal rights and obligations to the child in regards to education, health care, financial suppport, etc. regardless of where the child resides.
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Can a mother who has joint physical custody of her son pierce his ears without the consent of the father?
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
If the mother has sole physical custody and shares joint legal custody with the father the two never married if the mother dies does custody automatically go to the father?
Does anyone know? we asssume this in happening in the U.S..
What are the rights of a father who has joint custody of his daughter with his ex wife?
Joint legal or joint physical? see link below
Can a mother with joint custody give child to somebody else other than father?
No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.
Can father let child miss school without mothers permission?
It depends on the law where you live and your custody order. If the father has sole legal custody (as opposed to physical custody) he would be able to make that decision without input from the mother. If legal custody is joint or the mother has sole legal custody, no he could not.
If a mother with phsical custody is incarcerated will the father with joint legal custody be automatically awarded custody of the child?
I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.
Can a Father get joint legal and physical custody of a newborn in GA?
Yes, but there are steps you must take to get to that point. First, you will need to file a petition to legitimate child and modification of child custody (unless you are legally married to the mother). Normally, in most Georgia cases, you will automatically be granted joint legal custody, but not necessarily joint physical. Determination of physical custody will depend on MANY different factors. You may have to prove the mother unfit... more than that, you will have to show that the 'change in custody' will be in the best interest of the minor child... not the parties.
If the mother has sole physical custody and shares joint legal custody with the father the two never married if the mother dies can her husband who is not the baby's biological father assume custody?
No, unless the baby's biological father relenquishes his parental rights, he would get custody of the child if the mother dies, not her husband. The biological father must sign his rights away to the mother's husband.
What are rights of a joint parent?
Joint legal or joint physical?see links
If you haven't established custody and the father has moved out of state and is now asking for joint legal and physical custody can he win?
It will be very dificult for the father to have joint legal and physical custody on the gounds that he is not avalible. The courts want the two parents to live in the same area to co-parent. He could if he moved back.
What both parent obligation for having a joint custody?
joint physical or joint legal?
Is it a violation of court order when the mother does not share medical and school information when you have joint custody?
Yes, if you have joint legal custody.Yes, if you have joint legal custody.Yes, if you have joint legal custody.Yes, if you have joint legal custody.
Can father get sole custody of an eighteen year old when mother has sole legal and physical custody?
The 18 year old is considered an adult. Nobody can have physical or legal custody of her.
If legal and physical custody was granted to the mother is that the same as full physical and full legal custody?
Yes. Legal and physical custody granted to the mother means full, sole legal and physical custody.
Can a father with joint legal custody say he does not want his children around the paramour?
As the father has joint legal custody of the child he can not say he does not want the child at the paramour.
If mother has physical custody of the child who has the authority to make burial decisions?
The party with legal custody makes the decision. Physical custody is another matter between the parties. Many couples have joint custody with physical custody to the mother. Whoever has legal custody has the right to make important decisions.
Can a 16 year old son of divorced parents living with dad go out of the country with the father without the consent of the mom?
If the father in subject is the legal and FULL guardian of the child in question, yes as there is no consent needed if the father is the full legal guardian of the child. If, however, it is a joint guardianship between the mother and the father, no, the father will need consent from the mother.
If the mother has legal and physical custody of the child does it matter that the father tried to kill the mother in front of the child?
Of course it matters. The attack should have been reported to the police and the father should be prosecuted.
If a couple has joint legal custody and the mother will not provide the father with medical information what are the fathers rights?
A father has the legal right to have or see any medical records on his child even if he does not have custody.The father can obtain the medical information from the doctor without any problems.
Can you take your kids to a psychologist when you have joint custody and their dad disagrees?
There are two types of custody, physical and legal. Legal custody concerns joint decision making in the child's life including health care, so if you have joint legal custody, the father has the right to object to you taking such an action and it would have to be court ordered otherwise.
How can you get joint custody or physical custody when mother has sole custody of child?
There is a difference between physical and legal custody. The court can award joint legal custody to the parents and determine that one parent will have physical custody. It can also award joint physical and legal custody with the child sharing her time equally at the homes of the parents. Joint legal custody custody is usually reserved for parents who get along and are willing to raise their child on a solid foundation of cooperation. Couples who do not get along are not good candidates for joint legal custody and that factor will be considered in the decision by the judge. The father can petition for a modification of the custody order but he will need to provide evidence that the modification is warranted, usually by showing there has been a change in the circumstances that caused the judge to award sole custody to the mother. In order to convince the court to take physical custody from the mother, the father would need to provide evidence that the change would be in the best interest of the child based on the unfitness of the mother as a parent. See the related question link for factors the court may consider if asked to declare a parent unfit. He should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain both his options under state laws and his chances of success in the particular court. An attorney could present the father's petition in the best possible manner.
Can a mother with full physical custody and joint legal custody. would need Fathers permission to take doughter out of the country to visit parents?
If you have joint legal custody then you will need the father to sign paperwork to get a passport for your daughter to leave the country. If she already has a passport and your trip out of the country does not interfere with his visitation then you have every right to take you daughter anywhere you want to take her:-)
Father and mother never married children born in Florida father now lives in Georgia does he have to legitimize them in Georgia to have them come live with him?
If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.If the children live with their mother in Florida and the father never established his paternity legally, a Georgia court would have no jurisdiction over the children. Their mother has sole legal custody. If the father wants to establish his "parental rights" he will need to establish his paternity where the children are domiciled. Once he has established that he is their father he can request joint custody or a visitation order and the mother can request a child support order if the children are to remain in her physical custody.If the parties want to make the change in custody by consent of the parties he should consult with an attorney to determine how that can be accomplished.
You want joint custody of your daughter what are the guidelines your state is Nevada?
Joint legal or physical. see links
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