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What rights does a incarcerated father have over the mothers decision to raise their child?
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∙ 13y ago
The father's rights are limited by his ability to arrange legal representation, schedule court hearings to have his complaints considered by the court that has jurisdiction over the case, and by the legitimacy of his complaints.
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In Iowa does a Father who has been incarcerated and has had his parental rights revoked still obligated to pay child support?
Yep.
Can the unwed incarcerated father assign his custody rights to his child to his mother?
AnswerNo. Only a court can grant custody rights or guardianship rights. The inmate cannot assign his parental rights to his own mother.
Father not on birthcertifcat and mom marries and child has mothers maiden name what happens?
The father can file for paternity rights.
My current husband is incarcerated and we live in MO if my children's biological father signs over rights can my current husband adopt them while incarcerated?
I spoke with a retired judge in Kansas City, and he laughed at the idea.
The child has the mothers name the father is listed on the birth cerificate does the father have parental rights?
In the U.S., yes, unless proven otherwise.
Can a incarcerated father give up his rights?
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
Incarcerated husband property rights spouse?
The spouse of an incarcerated husband has all rights over their property. This is only if the two people are legally married.
If the father of your baby wants to sign over his rights do you have to let him?
No, mothers have 100% control. Only a mother can give up her rights with interference.
Can the father who only has visitation rights keep the child what is the mothers rights if the dad wont bring the child back?
He absolutely cannot. The mother can call the police and they can take the child back. Most likely will he loose visitation rights if he does this or it will be supervised or in the mothers home.
What rights do the mothers adult children have to their mothers estate if she dies before their step father?
It depends on what the will says. If there is no will, it may be divided evenly. Check the state laws in your jurisdiction.
Can the state keep family from adopting a child once the mothers rights are terminated?
Yes if the family is not found suitable. You don't mention the father and his rights. For a child to be able to be adopted the father have to agree as well.
Can a mother file for the biological father's termination of rights to her child if he has refused to be involved in the child's life?
Yes. She can petition to terminate the father's parental rights. The court will render a decision after reviewing the evidence presented.
