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Can godparents receive custody if parents family is still alive?
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∙ 14y ago
In the event of the death of a divorced/single mother, she can Will the child to them, but the father can challenge.
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Who is present at a infant baptism?
parents, godparents, friends, family and religious community
Can my grandson move out and live with another family we have custody of him now and his parents have passed on?
You haven't provided his age or the details of the "other family". He can make that decision when he reaches eighteen years of age. If he is still a minor the parents in the other family would need to establish legal custody in the court where you obtained custody. You would need to relinquish custody.
Why have godparents?
Children get so many good qualities such as compassion, tolerance, kindness, gentleness, and affection from their grandparents. Reference Role Of Grandparents In Children's Upbringing Children's Park North Blogspot
What is the difference between permanent guardianship and full custody?
Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court.Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court.Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court.Parents have custody and custodial matters are addressed in family court. Non-parents are granted guardianship by a court and they are generally addressed in probate court.
What are the rights of Godparents if the state takes custody of children?
The courts prefer the child be placed with a member of the family if they are fit to look after this child. However, as Godparents you do have rights to fight this and if you have spent a great deal of time with this child and the 3 of you have bonded I'd go for it and fight it in court! Good luck! Marcy
If parents get imprisoned without arranging custody for their children who gains custody in this case?
It depends on the state, usually the state takes the children into custody, or the closest family relative.
Can you move in with your boyfriends family at 15 and not be pregnant?
not without your parents permission, but if they do, they should lose custody rights.
Are godparents part of extended family?
Just because someone is your godparent does not make them part of your family; however, godparents may be part of a family. For example, an aunt can be the godmother of her nephew or a father's life-long best friend can be the godfather to his (the father's) son.
Who is there when people are baptized?
The person getting baptised, for a start. That is the bare minimum. Normally the parents are also there, plus 2 godparents. Beyond that it is really up to the family, whoever they want to invite.
What responsibilities do godparents have if the parents of the child are neither Christian or Catholic?
Choosing Godparents today doesn't mean much of anything with the exception of the parents regarding the couple highly enough to even ask them. Being a true Godparent years ago meant that the Godparents were there to help in any way they could and if both parents were to pass on then the Godparents were to take the child(ren) in as their own. Now it has simply become a ritual. If the child was baptized as a Catholic,then its the responsibility of the parents and the godparents to ensure that the child is raised a Catholic. During the baptism the Parents and Godparent(s) would make a VOW on behalf of the child.So if the Parents don't fulfill their vows or changed their faith or died then it would be the God parent(s) duties to ensure that their Godchild's baptismal vows is fulfilled...(by teaching them of their christian duties as a Catholic and being an example of faith and prayer etc) It doesn't mean that by being a Godparent you have a legal responsibility for the child,but you do have a spiritual Responsibility....thats why its called God-Parent...Then when the child's older they'll renew their baptismal vows through Confirmation..
Can a family member other than a parent file for custody if parents are unfit?
Yes. I am a family member that has full legal custody of a my grandychildren because both parents were found unfit by a Juvenile Court and Children Services agreed because of "best interest of the child" The parents were given 22 month to work a court order caseplan, but failed to comply so I was given custody of the children. The parents have visits on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month and no overnights. The parents were also ordered to pay monthly child support.
Does the parents have to give custody of their 16 year old daughter to another family to do school or live at another persons house?
They do not have to give up custody. They should appoint a guardian to represent them.
