Most states do not provide help. Some biological parents do not want to be found.
A biological parent is automatically the legal guardian of his or her minor child unless they voluntarily relinquish parental rights or the court terminates those rights to their child. Temporary custodial/visitation/support issues are decided at the time divorce papers are filed, the permanent decisions are finalized at the time the divorce decree is granted.
Yes, because legal guardians are basically you're parents since you're biological parents are not present.
In most States at the age of 18 years old the teen is no longer a minor, but an adult. Also at the age of 18 and in some States the 18 year old may try to find their biological parents.
When it pertains to custodial issues related to minor children all US states have laws that allow for sole and joint custody by the biological parents.
Generally no. Step parents do not take on responsibility for children of other relationships. A disabled child has to be maintained by the biological parents. This only falls away if the child is adopted by someone. If the step parent is married in community of property with the biological parent then their common estate is liable for maintaining a disabled child of either parent. In the USA there may be laws in some states that require step parents to support unrelated children, more especially when the biological parent spouse fails to do so.
Georgia will provide a license with a doctor's certification. But they will inform the parents.
That's dependent on state laws, but 30 states have file paternity fraud laws. see link Paternity is presumed if the parents were married when the child was conceived/born. The presumption may be rebutted by the biological father's acknowledgment, or by genetic testing.
I would highly recommend using the website "http://publicrecords.netronline.com/". You can input your parents' zip code and no registration is required. It lists all of the states so there shouldn't be any problem finding your parents' home state.
The United States, unfortunately, is the last of developed nations that do not provide paid family leave for new parents. However, most companies offer FMLA.
It depends entirely on which state they live in - the federal government generally stays out of family law, and leaves it to the states. As such, each state has its own laws related to child custody. So, if you're in a state that allows for adoption by same-sex couples, and allows both partners to be listed as legal parents, the legal rights with respect to child custody should be exactly the same as a heterosexual married couple who are the biological parents of the child.
Legally, parents are required to provide for their child until they reach the age of majority (usually 18). However, the responsibilities can vary depending on the specific circumstances and any agreements made by the parents and the child. It is important for parents and their child to communicate openly about expectations and responsibilities if the child continues to live at home after turning 18.
No, only the biological parents are required to pay child support. Depending on the state you live in you may have to pay her alimony.