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Not the same presumptive rights as a biological parent, no, but they do have the right to petition the court for legal guardianship and/or adoption of the child or children in question. If the judge with jurisdiction feels that it would be in the best interests of the child/children to award such custody or arrangement, it may be granted.
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Can a 9 yr old child have the right to live with grandparents in Pennsylvania?
The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).
Do you have the right to move in with your grandparents who live in Arkansas without your parents' permission?
Not unless your grandparents are granted custody/guardianship by the court.
Do grandparents have rights in a custody battle?
That depends on why the mother lost custody in the first place. The court must have granted the grandparents custody for some reason. If they have custody now you have to apply in court for the custody to be moved.
If a person dies and the baby's father is in jail could the maternal grandparents get full custody of the child?
The baby's grandparents could get custody.
What custody rights does an aunt have?
No, only parents or grandparents are mentioned in the custody rights laws of the different states and not always grandparents either. It's up to the court when you apply for custody.
How do you get your children back from there grandparents who have gaurdianship?
They only have guardianship. If you didn't sign over custody, you have every right to get your children back.
Can grandparents take custody of pregnant teens child in north carolina?
If the baby's parents agree to it.Another View: To gain LEGAL custody: onlyif the grandparents petition the court for the childs custody and the court awards it to them.
Do grandchildren have rights to their grandparents even if the children's parents are living?
Grandparents have no legal right to have custody over their grandchildren like parents do. Any relative have the same right to petition for custody if the parents are gone. If the parents are there they are the ones deciding where the child will live.Grandparents can have the right to petition for visitation though depending on which state they are in. That is something other relatives don't have. The laws differs on grandparents rights. The court usually don't go against parents wishes though.Another PerspectiveYou asked about grandchildren's rights to their grandparents. Unfortunately, the parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children. If the parents decide to keep their children from seeing their grandparents they may do so.
If your a minor and your grandparents have temporary custody over you can you choose to live with your other grandparents with only the consent of your father?
No. Only the grandparents who have custody over you can give you consent to do so. And even then, they may not be able to give you permission to live with your other grandparents, depending on why you other grandparents were not given custody over you in the first place.
How do you file a petition for child custody?
it depends ifyou currently have custody of your grandchildren already. if you do then you must go through an adoptiion. otherwise most states wont grant fulll custody. grandparents used to have what they call grandparents rights but many grandparents abused that right so now a child must go through foster care and the courts.
How do grandparents get custody of their grandchild if the parent disagrees and the parent put the child out and the child doesn't want to go back and live with the parent?
For the grandparents to get the custody over the parent, they have to go through a court case and prove to their case to have custody.
Does a grandparent have a legal right to custody of grandchildren in the stat of Indiana?
No. They have no automatic "right" to custody. However, if the parents are deemed to be unfit the grandparents can petitionto be appointed the legal guardians. The court will review the situation and render a decision based on the best interest of the child.
