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Not legally. The parent who was awarded custody has legal rights over a minor child until the child reaches the age of majority as defined by state law (Arizona AOM is 18) or a court rules otherwise. However, when an older child is capable of understanding the consequences of leaving the custodial parent's home and moving in with a non custodial parent (not a friend or relative) authorities cannot force the minor to return to the custodial parent without a court order. The custodial parent would have to sue the non custodial parent in family court to have the custody order enforced and the minor returned to his or her custody or remanded to juvenile authorities. The necessity of a court order does not apply if the minor crosses state lines or moves in with an person other than the biological parent (grandparents, adult siblings, friends, significant other, etc.) A guardian can only be appointed if the parents have voluntarily relinquished their rights to the child or the court has permanently or temporarily terminated parental rights.

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Do you still pay support to the custodial parent if your child has been taken away and placed in the care of a guardian?

In this case the other parent is no longer the custodial parent. If the child is now staying with another guardian, they are now considered the custodial guardian and child support should be paid to them.


What if a child moves in with grandmother is child support still owed to mother?

No, child support is only owed to the custodial parent/guardian. If the grandmother has become the custodial guardian, child support will be owed to her, instead of the mother.


Is it illegal for a non custodial parent to take a 15 year old for a tattoo without permission from custodial parent?

Yes, if the state require consent from the legal guardian since the non-custodial parent is not the legal guardian. And yes, because the non-custoduial parent does not have the legal right to make that kind of decision for the child. The non-custodial parent could face sanctions from the court. The custodial parent could sue to have the non-custodial parent pay to have the tattoo removed.


Can the non custodial parent continue visitation with a down syndrome child after child is an adult?

A child with DS can be an adult physically but mentally and emotionally they are often still children and needs a guardian. And of course the parents can still see their child. It would be cruel to the child to take away their family.


What can the police do to a 14year old teenager who refuses to go and be returned to a aunt of whom has had control and custody of that child for some time and feels that the aunt is emotionally andh?

If the child refuses to go to her custodial home, the police can charge her as a runaway and can put her in juvenile detention. The child would usually be returned to the custodial parent or guardian after a few days in custody or after a court appearance. If the child accused the guardian of physical abuse, there would be an investigation. Children are generally not removed from otherwise fit homes for "emotional abuse."


What is the name of the person who takes custody of a child?

depending on the situation, "custodial parent," "caretaker relative," "custodian" or "guardian"


Can the parent with sole custody give guardianship to someone else and will the other parent have to pay child support?

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Your daughter and son have been left some money in a will by a family friend they are only 16 and 15 years of age who do they have to notify them or the parents and if parents are separated which one?

The custodial parent should be notified. If there has not been a custodial parent appointed then both parents should be notified. The court may place the inheritance in trust for the minors or it may appoint a guardian to protect their interests. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.The custodial parent should be notified. If there has not been a custodial parent appointed then both parents should be notified. The court may place the inheritance in trust for the minors or it may appoint a guardian to protect their interests. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.The custodial parent should be notified. If there has not been a custodial parent appointed then both parents should be notified. The court may place the inheritance in trust for the minors or it may appoint a guardian to protect their interests. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.The custodial parent should be notified. If there has not been a custodial parent appointed then both parents should be notified. The court may place the inheritance in trust for the minors or it may appoint a guardian to protect their interests. You should speak with the attorney who is handling the estate.


Can a custodial parent prevent non custodial parent from traveling out of the country with a child?

Absolutely. A minor child cannot be taken legally from the U.S. without a valid passport. The custodial parent or guardian must, under oath, in person agree to allow the child to accompany the non custodial parent before a passport is issued. Likewise, depending upon the custodial order, the custodial parent may need the non custodial parent to present a sworn affidavit that he or she is allowing the minor to obtain a passport and travel outside of the U.S.


Can a 16 year old child decide who they want to live with even if they are not family?

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When a child is being raised by an emotionally distant guardian who does that affect that child and their other relationships especially romantic ones?

It dooms them to a life of abusive and unsatisfying relationships. It's far better to try to get close to the child while he or she is still young enough to attach to the guardian. Then, when they least expect it, the guardian should smack the kid around and yell nasty things, especially in public places like Wal-Mart. The gratification will be huge, and people will get a good first impression of the guardian's parenting style. Surely, the guardian will be asked to write a book and appear on Oprah to give insider tips on messing up a kid's life.