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Q: Do grandparents have legal rights for custody in Tennessee?
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Can you sign over parental rights to a grand parent?

The mother cannot sign away your rights. You should seek legal advice. The matter of legal custody of your child must be addressed by a court and your rights must be included in any court orders.The mother cannot sign away your rights. You should seek legal advice. The matter of legal custody of your child must be addressed by a court and your rights must be included in any court orders.The mother cannot sign away your rights. You should seek legal advice. The matter of legal custody of your child must be addressed by a court and your rights must be included in any court orders.The mother cannot sign away your rights. You should seek legal advice. The matter of legal custody of your child must be addressed by a court and your rights must be included in any court orders.


If you have full custody of your 3-year-old son what rights does his mother have and what rights does your new wife have?

A step-parent has no legal rights regarding your child. The biological mother has visitation rights and other rights when the child is in her custody.


If two parents are in prison for abusing their kids can the grandparents or the relitivs get custody of the kids is there a law that will give the relitivs full custody no mater what?

Usually the State child welfare/protective services agency will intervene in such a case. Before someone obtains permanent legal custody, the parents' rights must be terminated, either voluntarily or by court order.


Can a child decide to live with their grand parents in Texas?

Child's Choice of Managing Conservator (custodial or primary residential parent)If the child is 10 years of age or older, the child may, by writing filed with the court, choose the managing conservator, subject to the approval of the court. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.008. The court retains discretion to determine whether to honor the child's choice. Further, in a non-jury trial the court may interview the child in chambers to determine the child's wishes as to conservatorship. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.009. Upon the request of a party, the court must interview the child.This is up to the judge. The Texas law does not specifically address this. But, there are alternatives. see links


Is the non custodial parent or grand parents legal if the custodial parent is not present?

Parental rights are paramount to "grandparents rights". In most jurisdictions there are no such rights.

Related questions

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.


Can paternal grandparents get custody of newborn?

If the new parents agree to it or if their parental rights are taken away due to neglect etc you can file for custody as a grandparent if that is legal in your state.


Do you have to have full legal custody to sign over rights?

yes you do have to have full legal rights to sign over custody.


What rights do you have as a grandma to get custody if your daughters moves in her boyfriend who is a drug user?

Grandparents do not have any legal rights to custody of the grandchildren but if you suspect the environment is bad for the child you should contact the CPS and then you can say you want to foster the child if the mother refuses to kick him out or move.


Can the non custodial parent sign for you to get married if you live with them in Tennessee?

That depends on whether the non custodial parent has any legal custodial rights and whether those rights are sole or joint. If the non-custodial has sole legal custody, probably. If not, then no, not for a minor child, not without the permission of the parent with sole or joint legal custody. There are different types of custody, physical and legal. Check your custody order before you proceed to get an answer, or contact an attorney.


What rights does a grandmother with temporary custody have?

That is a state to state issue. Grandparents are being allowed to go into court these days and get rights though. I added a couple links for you to visit for more information. Hope this helps.


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.


How can you get legal custody rights to my stepdaughter?

Adoption.


Do grandparents have legal visitation rights in Wisconsin?

Grandparents can ask for visitation to be granted through the court, but they are not automatically given visitation rights like natural/legal parents are.


Does illegal father has more rights than grandparents Father wants full custody child's been living with grandparents for four years in AZ?

As an illegal, he probably does not have access to the legal system. The grandparents should probably determine if the father is a fit parent and, if so, do the right thing.


Will the mother or biological fathers stepsister be more likely to get custody of the 7 month old baby of a married woman?

The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.The father's step sister has no legal rights in this case. A mother automatically has custody of her child.


Can you move your children out of state if you have residential custody?

There is physical (residential) custody and legal custody. If you share legal custody with the other parent of if they have visitation rights you cannot move the children without the non-custodial parent's consent and/or court approval.There is physical (residential) custody and legal custody. If you share legal custody with the other parent of if they have visitation rights you cannot move the children without the non-custodial parent's consent and/or court approval.There is physical (residential) custody and legal custody. If you share legal custody with the other parent of if they have visitation rights you cannot move the children without the non-custodial parent's consent and/or court approval.There is physical (residential) custody and legal custody. If you share legal custody with the other parent of if they have visitation rights you cannot move the children without the non-custodial parent's consent and/or court approval.