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What is required for a grandparent to take custody of a minor in Indiana?
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A showing before the court of a need for custody due to a child in need of care.
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In Mississippi can a minor choose which parent to live with if she does not live with the grandparent who has temporary custody and that grandparent wants to send her to live with her father?
Minor's are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live, although the judge may speak with the child and take his or her opinions into consideration when making custodial decisions. Likewise, the grandparent who has temporary custody cannot release the minor into the custody of any other person including a parent without first obtaining permission from the court.
How can a grandparent give up custody of their teenage grandchild?
If legal custody has been established by court order, the grandparent(s) should file a Petition For Relinquishment in the Juvenile Court of the county or city of residence. Some states require the custodial person(s) to attend counseling in an attempt to resolve the family problems before a petition can is filed. If the custody was given arbitrarily by the parent(s) without use of legal procedures the parent(s) are still financially and legally responsible for the minor and should be notified that the child is to returned to their custody. If this is not possible, the grandparent(s) may ask the juvenile court to make the minor child a ward of the state if no other relative is willing to accept the responsibility.
Can a minor have custody of a minor?
No.
Can a grandparent sue for child support on behalf of daughter?
A grandparent with legal custody would have standing to request a child support order for support from the biological parents. If the grandparents have no legal standing they cannot bring an action for child support.A grandparent with legal custody would have standing to request a child support order for support from the biological parents. If the grandparents have no legal standing they cannot bring an action for child support.A grandparent with legal custody would have standing to request a child support order for support from the biological parents. If the grandparents have no legal standing they cannot bring an action for child support.A grandparent with legal custody would have standing to request a child support order for support from the biological parents. If the grandparents have no legal standing they cannot bring an action for child support.
Can a minor have full custody of a child?
No.
When the mom is minor have legal custody for newborn baby?
Yes. The child is your baby. As long as your a fit mother the child cannot be taken away from you. If you are a minor, your parents still have custody of you, but you have custody of your child.
Legal definition of a minor in Indiana?
Anyone that hasn't reached the age of 18 is considered a minor in Indiana.
Is your child still considered a minor if in high school at age 18 in Indiana?
The child is no longer a minor at age 18. However, in Indiana, child support payments are required until the age of 21 or until the child is providing more than 50% of his or her financial support.
Who permits custody?
Only a court of law, can award custody of a minor or dependent adult.
Can a minor decide who to live in a custody case?
No.
Can an active duty military soldier get joint custody of a minor?
An active duty military soldier can get joint custody of a minor child. There is not a lot of case law regarding custody and the military, but in cases without extenuating circumstances, joint custody can be given.
Can a 16-year old get in trouble if she was to run away from Indiana to Michigan to live with the parent who doesn't have custody of them?
Yes. And the parent will also be charged with kidnapping if not sending the minor right back to the custodial parent.
