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Only Texas has that law, but with significant restrictions. In all other states, it's a case by case basis, with the Judge interpreting the maturity of the child, and their intent, but this still does not override other evidence in the child's best interest. It's just a piece of the evidence.
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How is state medical assistance effected if child's biological parent dies and child lives with stepparent?
A legal guardian must be appointed for the child by the court and then the guardian must file the necessary documents with the state to continue the medical assistance. They should work with an advocate since the child may also be eligible to collect social security.A legal guardian must be appointed for the child by the court and then the guardian must file the necessary documents with the state to continue the medical assistance. They should work with an advocate since the child may also be eligible to collect social security.A legal guardian must be appointed for the child by the court and then the guardian must file the necessary documents with the state to continue the medical assistance. They should work with an advocate since the child may also be eligible to collect social security.A legal guardian must be appointed for the child by the court and then the guardian must file the necessary documents with the state to continue the medical assistance. They should work with an advocate since the child may also be eligible to collect social security.
Can your guardian take any money you earn?
Child support is not usually paid to the child, rather the supporting parent or guardian. In this case, the Aunt should be getting the payments.
What does child ward means?
Child means like children(plural)and ward means a guardian take care of the family's child.
What does child or ward means?
Child means like children(plural)and ward means a guardian take care of the family's child.
Can a grandparent take a grandchild out of state without noncustodial permission?
No. In the strict legal sense a grandparent (or anyone) cannot take a minor child anywhere without permission from the custodial parent(s) or guardian.
Can a grandparent who has had custody for over five years be considered guardian the child has lived with her all of his life now the mother wants to get him and take him to another state?
Not unless the grandparent is the legal guardian. You need parent's permission to take their children ANYWHERE.
Can a 13 year old be questioned by police at school without a parent or guardian?
In the state of Oklahoma, if the child is a witness to a crime, then YES Law Enforcement may question a child. If the Child is a suspect in a crime then not without a parent or guardian or an attorney.
An 11 year old child being raised by a guardian wants to live with their father out of state. What can be done?
It depends on the reason the child was placed under guardianship and not with his father in the first place. If the father wants to take custody and has not been deemed unfit, he must file a petition for custody in the court that has jurisdiction over the child which is the court that appointed the guardian.
Can a grandparent that doesnt have custody of a grandchild that is a minor an does have permission. allowed to take the child to a counsler?
The counselor will want the parent's permission to treat the child. Only the child's legal guardian can arrange for couseling.The counselor will want the parent's permission to treat the child. Only the child's legal guardian can arrange for couseling.The counselor will want the parent's permission to treat the child. Only the child's legal guardian can arrange for couseling.The counselor will want the parent's permission to treat the child. Only the child's legal guardian can arrange for couseling.
If a child lives with the mother and she is not the legal guardian may the legal guardian take the child?
The legal guardian has all rights over the child unless the mother has visitation rights. If so, they must be followed.The legal guardian has all rights over the child unless the mother has visitation rights. If so, they must be followed.The legal guardian has all rights over the child unless the mother has visitation rights. If so, they must be followed.The legal guardian has all rights over the child unless the mother has visitation rights. If so, they must be followed.
Can a parent take a child from the legal guardian and get temp custody after no contact with child in 10 years in the state of kansas?
After such long time it would be if the legal guardian is unfit. They would have to see to the child's point of view who has not seen her parent in 10 years and do not know him. Most likely would the parent get visitation and eventually shared custody. Eventually he has the chance for sole custody.
What is the main reason you have orphans?
Children are only orphans when they have no legal guardian or parent to go to; also if the parent/guardian can't take care of the child.
