Custody

from whom?

The age of majority in the state or country in question. Typically it is 18, but it can be 19 or even 21.

Legally, this can be changed in some places through emancipation. Marriage and being on active duty in the Military can also indicate that the individual is emancipated and no longer considered a child and is no longer the parent's responsibility.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent. If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court and once established the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child.

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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I would recommend trying to build trust back up. Also, flattering her would help. Helping out with the baby (buying it stuff like clothes, toys, diapers) would also show her that you want to be there. Be responsible.

onley if you think the bankruptcy is really serious!!!!!!! Child support is not allowable as a discharge in a Bankruptcy. He still has to pay it and the past due amount as ordered.

Yes, in Tennessee a child can choose which parent to live with even if the other parent has custody. The child will have to go to court and tell a judge they choose to live with the other parent.

Not enough information is given to answer this question completely. As a general rule, yes, it is. Especially if there is some kind of seperation/divorce/child custody order in effect.

Child support comes first, if there is not already an award in place - contact the District Attorney's of office in the county where you live.

If the parent is going to college to be able to have a career with better pay, it may be worth it for you to cooperate as that parent will be able to pay more support once they graduate. If they are going to college with the idea they can avoid paying child support, because they aren't working, they maybe in for a surprise to find out the court has heard it all and will tell them to find a job.

Whether adoption is required in such a case might depend on the law in that State. Adoption is ordinarily the next step.

From the internet research I've conducted because my husband and I are currently going in the midst of a custody battle for his 10 year old daughter (my step-daughter), I've found that the only state which has a written law where a child can choose which parent to live with is Texas, and that age is 10. Every other state has no written law, though usually the courts see 12 as the possible age where a child can express their opinion on which parent they would prefer to live with. The judge can always discount the child's opinion. Don't hold me to this, but this is how I understand the information I've found online.

Since you haven't included any details the following is general information. The parent needs to rectify the circumstances that resulted in their losing custody in the first place if custody was taken away by a court. If the parent voluntarily consented to the change in custody they can petition the same court to end that guardianship and restore custody in the parent.

Since you haven't included any details the following is general information. The parent needs to rectify the circumstances that resulted in their losing custody in the first place if custody was taken away by a court. If the parent voluntarily consented to the change in custody they can petition the same court to end that guardianship and restore custody in the parent.

Since you haven't included any details the following is general information. The parent needs to rectify the circumstances that resulted in their losing custody in the first place if custody was taken away by a court. If the parent voluntarily consented to the change in custody they can petition the same court to end that guardianship and restore custody in the parent.

Since you haven't included any details the following is general information. The parent needs to rectify the circumstances that resulted in their losing custody in the first place if custody was taken away by a court. If the parent voluntarily consented to the change in custody they can petition the same court to end that guardianship and restore custody in the parent.

yes you still have to pay child support expecially the child is yours unless u want 2 go to jail i kno because my big brither have 2 pay child support and the baby momma change iits last nameand he almost went 2 jail if he didnt pay 1,100 dollars.

No you may not. Most likely the state will place a child with next of kin, if the other parent is unable as well. But depending on what the warrants are for, after you serve your time. You will most likely get the child back. Hope this helps.

Have your attorney issue a document subpeona to the carrier to get proof of the coverage. Can you still subpeona if the rights of the noncustodial parent have been recently terminated? The information requested would only be during the time frame that rights were effective to prove that the custodial parent had insurance coverage that she failed to relay to domestic relations.

Generally, only under circumstances in which there is clear evidence that the child is in an unsafe environment, and has been reported as such. And in that case the parent must file for an emergency order with the court of jurisdiction. It will be followed up by a full hearing within a couple of weeks.

Yes, but that does not relinquish the obligation to pay child support. All it does is relinquish your right to see your child and have any type of decision making power in their lives. If the child is placed for adoption or your ex marries and their spouse adopts you child, your support obligation will end.

Thomas Jefferson is alleged to have fathered Sally Hemings six children. The first of the children died in infancy. Sally Hemings is said to have been the half-sister of Jefferson's deceased wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. DNA evidence connects the Jefferson line to the Hemings line, but does not conclusively prove that Thomas Jefferson was their father. It is said, however, that because Jeffereson kept Sally Hemings as his concubine, it is unlikely that he was not their father. You need links to follow up on this. And because this is WikiAnswers, you got em. We're linking you to the relevant Wikipedia articles.

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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Child support laws are determined by the state in which the child/children reside which is where the support will be ordered. Some states use the "income shares model" of determining support, which is basically the amount needed to give the child/children the same standard of living they would have experienced if the marriage or relationship had not ended. Other states base the amount on the percentage of net income of the parent ordered to pay the support, for example. 1 child25% and so forth, the maximum is generally set at 40%-50% of the net income. (For more information http://www.child-support-collections.com)

Yes in the us and Canada , in Canada it's like 60dallars

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

If it is court ordered, yes. Otherwise the child's parent or guardian can be held in contempt of court and put in jail for failure to abide by a court order.

they can't unless you are of the legal age...Parents can force a child to move out of their home when the child reaches the legal Adult age set by the state which in the majority of states is age 18 some states are 19.