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Zilch. The step parent has absolutely no say in the custodial arrangements of the natural parents, unless the Final Divorce Decree specifically states otherwise.
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Can a minor in Virginia choose to stay with step parent if parents are separating?
If the step parent files for custody, and the judge awards custody of the child to them.
Do you have rights as a step parent to see your step child?
Yes or if the child is harmed the step parent can get full custody YOLO
Do Step parents have rights rights during a divorce in Georgia in regards to her stepchildren?
No, they are not theirs. 'Nuff said.
From what I read both parents must sign temporary custody for it to be valid. If parent with custody signs over temporary custody to a non relative can noncustodial parent step in and take child?
Not without a a first right of refusal in the current custody orders, or custody modification
Can a ex step father get custody of his ex step children in the state of Missouri?
Not if the parents are fit. As a step parent you have no legal right to the children but if no one else have them and you have a close relationship with them there is a chance.
Do step parents have legal rights to their step kids if the biological parent is unfit to take care of the kids?
Yes and no. If the biological parent is proven unfit to care for they're children then the step parent has the right to APPLY for custody of his/her step children. Keep in mind that being married to the biological parent doesn't automatically make them the parent of the children nor does it make them they're legal guardian so there are no guarantees that the step parent will be given custody. If the children are happy with the step parent and no one in the biological parents family protest the application and the step parent is proven fit to care for the child(ren) then most usually the courts will award the step parent custody.
In the state of Wisconsin do step parents have rights to step children if the custodial parents have fifty fifty custody and placement?
A step parent does have some rights, but they are extremely limited. In Wisconsin, step parents do have rights regarding day to day care, BUT their rights are subject to the wishes of the biological parent that they are married to. As regards parental rights, a step parent is not considered a parent, but a legal guardian. In all major decisions (custody) or major events, a step parent does NOT have rights, nor can they contest a parent's rights in court unless they can prove a danger to the child would occur. In fact, a step parent who interfears with a biological parent's rights in any way can be held in Contempt for doing so. In ALL matters regarding the children, the rights of the step parent is ALWAYS trumped by either biological parent, unless a judge interseeds. In joint custody arrangements, both parents have equal rights, no one parent is above the other, no matter who has the children more, and a step parent cannot be a tie-breaker unless both parents agree. Only a judge, federal law, or state law can overrule or remove a biological parent's rights. The bottom line is the rights of a step parent in Wisconsin are VERY limited and are always subject to the biological parents.
Does the parent with sole custody have the Right to limit step parent visitation?
Step-parents have no rights to visitation unless ordered by the court. check with your local law liberary to get the laws in your state.
Can a step mom get full custody of the kids?
You haven't provided enough detail regarding the reason or the existence of living biological parents and other biological relatives. The following is general information regarding step-parents and legal guardianship.State laws vary widely in the United States but in almost every state the biological parent has sole rights to custody of the child. If a custodial parent dies the surviving natural parent will normally be granted custody of the child. In most states they are under no legal obligation to make any custody arrangements or visitation arrangements with the step-parent. Step-parents are never automatically favored over biological parents. A step-parent is never the "default" parent when the custodial parent dies and there is a living biological parent. Step-parents have no legal claim to step-children. The only time the step-parent will be favored for legal custody is if the step-parent legally adopted the child and the biological parent thereby relinquished their parental rights.Biological parents with sole or joint custody have the legal right to make decisions for their child. Those rights do not extend to the step-parent except on a short term basis when the custodial parent is away or the child is in the sole company of the step-parent. A custodial parent cannot affect legal custody or state law by any provisions in their will.In many states the step-parent has the right to petition for custody but that doesn't mean it will be granted. Most states still follow the 'unfit parent' and 'best interest of the child' rules. The living parent must be deemed unfit or granting custody to the step-parent must be shown to be in the best interest of the child. In this the step-parent is on the same legal ground as a grandparent or any other relative. Best interest of the child (regarding a step-parent) requires some special circumstances such as not separating the child from their half-siblings, or a child who has developed a special bond with a step-parent in the long absence of the biological parent.One way to insure a step-parent will have continued involvement in the child's life after the death of the biological custodial parent is to create a trust with the step-parent as trustee. A parent can express their desires for guardianship or custody in their will, however, their will is not binding on the court as to where the minor child will live or with whom. The bottom line is that any person involved in this type of situation must consult with an attorney who specializes in family law in their particular jurisdiction. Advice from someone about a case in one state may not apply in another state. In fact, it usually doesn't.You can read about the status of a step-parent in every state at the link provided below. Many states give no consideration to step-parents. In contrast, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Illinois and Louisiana give special consideration to a step-parent.You haven't provided enough detail regarding the reason or the existence of living biological parents and other biological relatives. The following is general information regarding step-parents and legal guardianship.State laws vary widely in the United States but in almost every state the biological parent has sole rights to custody of the child. If a custodial parent dies the surviving natural parent will normally be granted custody of the child. In most states they are under no legal obligation to make any custody arrangements or visitation arrangements with the step-parent. Step-parents are never automatically favored over biological parents. A step-parent is never the "default" parent when the custodial parent dies and there is a living biological parent. Step-parents have no legal claim to step-children. The only time the step-parent will be favored for legal custody is if the step-parent legally adopted the child and the biological parent thereby relinquished their parental rights.Biological parents with sole or joint custody have the legal right to make decisions for their child. Those rights do not extend to the step-parent except on a short term basis when the custodial parent is away or the child is in the sole company of the step-parent. A custodial parent cannot affect legal custody or state law by any provisions in their will.In many states the step-parent has the right to petition for custody but that doesn't mean it will be granted. Most states still follow the 'unfit parent' and 'best interest of the child' rules. The living parent must be deemed unfit or granting custody to the step-parent must be shown to be in the best interest of the child. In this the step-parent is on the same legal ground as a grandparent or any other relative. Best interest of the child (regarding a step-parent) requires some special circumstances such as not separating the child from their half-siblings, or a child who has developed a special bond with a step-parent in the long absence of the biological parent.One way to insure a step-parent will have continued involvement in the child's life after the death of the biological custodial parent is to create a trust with the step-parent as trustee. A parent can express their desires for guardianship or custody in their will, however, their will is not binding on the court as to where the minor child will live or with whom. The bottom line is that any person involved in this type of situation must consult with an attorney who specializes in family law in their particular jurisdiction. Advice from someone about a case in one state may not apply in another state. In fact, it usually doesn't.You can read about the status of a step-parent in every state at the link provided below. Many states give no consideration to step-parents. In contrast, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Illinois and Louisiana give special consideration to a step-parent.You haven't provided enough detail regarding the reason or the existence of living biological parents and other biological relatives. The following is general information regarding step-parents and legal guardianship.State laws vary widely in the United States but in almost every state the biological parent has sole rights to custody of the child. If a custodial parent dies the surviving natural parent will normally be granted custody of the child. In most states they are under no legal obligation to make any custody arrangements or visitation arrangements with the step-parent. Step-parents are never automatically favored over biological parents. A step-parent is never the "default" parent when the custodial parent dies and there is a living biological parent. Step-parents have no legal claim to step-children. The only time the step-parent will be favored for legal custody is if the step-parent legally adopted the child and the biological parent thereby relinquished their parental rights.Biological parents with sole or joint custody have the legal right to make decisions for their child. Those rights do not extend to the step-parent except on a short term basis when the custodial parent is away or the child is in the sole company of the step-parent. A custodial parent cannot affect legal custody or state law by any provisions in their will.In many states the step-parent has the right to petition for custody but that doesn't mean it will be granted. Most states still follow the 'unfit parent' and 'best interest of the child' rules. The living parent must be deemed unfit or granting custody to the step-parent must be shown to be in the best interest of the child. In this the step-parent is on the same legal ground as a grandparent or any other relative. Best interest of the child (regarding a step-parent) requires some special circumstances such as not separating the child from their half-siblings, or a child who has developed a special bond with a step-parent in the long absence of the biological parent.One way to insure a step-parent will have continued involvement in the child's life after the death of the biological custodial parent is to create a trust with the step-parent as trustee. A parent can express their desires for guardianship or custody in their will, however, their will is not binding on the court as to where the minor child will live or with whom. The bottom line is that any person involved in this type of situation must consult with an attorney who specializes in family law in their particular jurisdiction. Advice from someone about a case in one state may not apply in another state. In fact, it usually doesn't.You can read about the status of a step-parent in every state at the link provided below. Many states give no consideration to step-parents. In contrast, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Illinois and Louisiana give special consideration to a step-parent.You haven't provided enough detail regarding the reason or the existence of living biological parents and other biological relatives. The following is general information regarding step-parents and legal guardianship.State laws vary widely in the United States but in almost every state the biological parent has sole rights to custody of the child. If a custodial parent dies the surviving natural parent will normally be granted custody of the child. In most states they are under no legal obligation to make any custody arrangements or visitation arrangements with the step-parent. Step-parents are never automatically favored over biological parents. A step-parent is never the "default" parent when the custodial parent dies and there is a living biological parent. Step-parents have no legal claim to step-children. The only time the step-parent will be favored for legal custody is if the step-parent legally adopted the child and the biological parent thereby relinquished their parental rights.Biological parents with sole or joint custody have the legal right to make decisions for their child. Those rights do not extend to the step-parent except on a short term basis when the custodial parent is away or the child is in the sole company of the step-parent. A custodial parent cannot affect legal custody or state law by any provisions in their will.In many states the step-parent has the right to petition for custody but that doesn't mean it will be granted. Most states still follow the 'unfit parent' and 'best interest of the child' rules. The living parent must be deemed unfit or granting custody to the step-parent must be shown to be in the best interest of the child. In this the step-parent is on the same legal ground as a grandparent or any other relative. Best interest of the child (regarding a step-parent) requires some special circumstances such as not separating the child from their half-siblings, or a child who has developed a special bond with a step-parent in the long absence of the biological parent.One way to insure a step-parent will have continued involvement in the child's life after the death of the biological custodial parent is to create a trust with the step-parent as trustee. A parent can express their desires for guardianship or custody in their will, however, their will is not binding on the court as to where the minor child will live or with whom. The bottom line is that any person involved in this type of situation must consult with an attorney who specializes in family law in their particular jurisdiction. Advice from someone about a case in one state may not apply in another state. In fact, it usually doesn't.You can read about the status of a step-parent in every state at the link provided below. Many states give no consideration to step-parents. In contrast, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Illinois and Louisiana give special consideration to a step-parent.
Can Temporary custodial custody for step parent be granted if both maternal parents are unfit?
Possible, but difficult if other family members are available to take children.
Who gets custody if both parents die but they are divorced and you live with your step mom?
I'm not absolutely sure but I think you would stay with your step mom. And if you are actually going through that, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Will the mother or biological fathers stepsister be more likely to get custody of the 7 month old baby of a married woman?
The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.
