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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With permission of the other parent, or the courts.
Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.Generally, if one parent is found to be unfit the other parent will have sole legal and physical custody. Courts favor the biological parent in regards to custody.
No, you will need the other parents and the courts permission.
Termination of one parent's rights does not affect the other parent's rights.
Not without consent of the other parent. In Michigan the Parent with custody has to live with in 80 miles of the other parent, or get written consent from the other parent and get that consent approved by the courts to live outside of that 80 miles.
If married? No.
If without the permission of the parent or the courts.
Yes, the courts do have that right to supersede any and all parental rights and permissions.
Not if there is a visitation or custody order. She will need the other parent and the courts permission.
If the other parent have visitation rights you will need their consent as well as the courts.
No, child support is a debt owed to the other parent, not the child, and must be paid directly to the other parent. DO NOT, under any circumstances, pay support directly to the other parent. Send the payments to the courts or to the State Disbursement Unit.
No you can not. The court will issue both a custody order and a visitation schedule and you must follow it. Courts do not give that power to one parent over the other.