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Can a grandmother be awarded custody of a child if the father lives out of state in new york?
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∙ 15y ago
It is highly unlikely that a grandmother would be given custody just because the father lives out of state. If there are other factors such as abuse by the father then, possibly, but not certainly. The court would look at the case carefully and decide what is best for the child
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How often is the father awarded custody of the child over the mother?
How often is the father awarded custody of the child over the mother in North Carolina?
Can a married father win custody of a child The mother is deceased and child currently living with grandmother?
Custody issues are decided by the courts on the basis of the best interest of the child in question. If the child is likely to be cared for better by the father than by the grandmother, then yes, the father would have a good chance of winning custody.
Is it illegal for a grandmother who was awarded legal custody of a child to later allow the child go live with his mother without the courts consent?
no
How can a father avoid paying child support if the grandmother gets custody?
My answer to that would be 'No'. The father is responsible for providing child-support regardless of who has custody of the child; at least until the age of 18.
Can a paternal grandmother get guardianship without the mother signing or appearing in court?
Not necessarily. The grandmother will have to either contact Child & Family Services and/or the court to be awarded legal custody of the child.
Can a grandparent retain physical custody of a child if the mother is not around and the father wants custody?
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Who can get custody of the child if the mother is deceased the biological father or the mother's mother?
Each situation is different and there is no set answer. The judge will decide. If the biological father is a fit parent then he will most likely be awarded custody. The grandmother would most likely have visitation rights. The judge will look at the situation and decide what is best for the welfare of the child.
What is the time frame for child abandonment so father can gain full custody?
A child does not need to be abandoned by their mother for a father to be awarded full custody. If the father can demonstrate before a judge that the mother is unfit to parent, the judge can award him full custody of the child.
If child support hearing is set and mother has left the child with the grandmother can the father file for full custody?
Yes; he can.
If father has sole custody of child can he adopt him to his grandmother without mother's consent?
no, she must approve
Why do man get custody of children?
A father may be awarded custody in cases where the court feels it would be in the child's best interests to be placed with him.
If a mother and father have joint custody can the father leave the child with the grandmother when the father goes out of the country?
If it's his turn, and the court gave 1/2-and-1/2 custody. Maybe.
