No. It depends on when the TPR became final. If the child resided with the parent or a parent for the entire tax year then they may still claim said child as a dependent.
United StatesYes. That child has legal rights as his father's biological child. First, that child has the legal right to be financially supported by his father. Second, that child may have inheritance rights according to the law in the particular state or other jurisdiction. In the United States a minor child he cannot be disinherited if his father dies even if his father leaves all his property to someone else in his Will. His mother could file a claim against the estate. As an adult he can make a claim against the estate in some jurisdictions if his father dies intestate, or without a will.
A step father has no legal obligation to support a step child.
No as he can't do that. Not even the courts have the authority to exempt the man from paying child support when Welfare is involved. The mother has no say or authority over the child support. She forfeited that right when signing up. She would have to first give up her claim to Welfare benefits before any action could be taken on child support.
No, the court order can use any number of methods for allocating the right to claim the child.
Yes, the father does get first claim, in order for the child to be adopted by someone else, he needs to give up his legal rights as a father to the child. If you fully give up the child for adoption, to him, then he can not make you pay child support, but if he takes custody only, then yes you may be instructed to pay child support. He does not need to adopt to get custody. But he may stop you from giving up your child, by claiming he supports the child financially, and does not wish to terminate parental rights, but also does not wish look after the child himself.Get a lawyer and discuss this with him. Check out this site for more information http://adoption.about.com/od/placingachild/i/adoptionoption.htm
If you're in the US, yes, assuming they are filing a joint tax return, they can claim the child on their taxes, even if Mom did not work.
United StatesYes. That child has legal rights as his father's biological child. First, that child has the legal right to be financially supported by his father. Second, that child may have inheritance rights according to the law in the particular state or other jurisdiction. In the United States a minor child he cannot be disinherited if his father dies even if his father leaves all his property to someone else in his Will. His mother could file a claim against the estate. As an adult he can make a claim against the estate in some jurisdictions if his father dies intestate, or without a will.
If he was responsible for over 50% of the cost of the child, he can claim the child as a dependent. That would mean that no one else was entitled to claim the child, including the father and mother.
Only if he's included in the claim.
A step father has no legal obligation to support a step child.
The minor child's mother can file a claim against the father's estate. The minor child is also entitled to inherit a portion of the estate. The mother should consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain her rights and options. The child can also collect survivor benefits from Social Security. See related link.
Normally yes, unless there is a legal restriction preventing him from doing it
In general, a father can claim a child as a dependent on taxes if he has the legal right to do so, which typically requires the mother's consent or a court order. If the parents are not married, the custodial parent (usually the one with whom the child lives for the majority of the year) has the primary right to claim the child. If the father wishes to claim the child and the mother does not agree, he may need to obtain her permission or file a court petition to establish his right. Tax laws can vary, so it's advisable to consult a tax professional for specific guidance.
Is your mother still alive? Find out if your father made a will. Are you an only child? If not, he made have left his half to another child. Get a lawyer.
No because they already claim you
Probably not because it's sounding like she takes care of & supports the child, not you.
File a claim of child abandonment and for custody. see links below