Only Indiana and Texas has laws setting out a specific age at which a child can make a choice the court is requiredto abide by, and even than there are some limitations. With those states, it is age 14. In all other states, the general rule of thumb is that a 12 year old can express and opinion, however the judge is under not legal obligation to consider, or even hear it. In either case, a motion to the court must be filed for a determination to be made. However, the child should be informed that there are alternatives to choosing to live with just one parent. The child should also be advised they can express a choice that they remain in one home and each parent can live with them for a designated period of time, than switch. This is called Bird Nest Custody.
Check link below for more info.He didn't loose them. He had full custody when Kim was on the run and in jail and other then that they have shared custody.
Shared legal custody means that both parents have equal rights to make decisions regarding the child. One parent may have physical custody with the non-physical-custody parent paying child support.
Not if you have court ordered visitation rights or shared custody.
Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.
the one that has the child at least 51% of the time
same as a father under the same conditions. What the court orders say.
Yes, if he has visitation rights or shared custody, she will need his consent.
Generally, as an unmarried mother you already have sole custody of your child under the law in every state. The father must establish his paternity in court in order to obtain shared custody and visitation rights. Until he does, you have sole legal custody.
If he wants his parental rights he must establish his paternity legally by a DNA test. He can then petition the court for shared custody, visitation and pay child support. The mother has sole legal custody of her child until then.
The couple have shared custody of their child.The suspect is in custody.
Yes.
No, he only have rights to say about the child and not the mother's personal life.