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Custody
A person having custody of a child exercises exclusive parental authority and responsibility over the child’s physical provisions, moral and emotional health, medical treatment, discipline, religion, property, control, and place of residence.
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Whichever parent has legal custody of you is who you have to live with until you turn 18, unless that parent gives you permission to live with the non-custodial parent. However, the non-custodial parent can petition the court to have custody changed. At your age, you would be given to chance to tell the court who you would prefer to live with. The court makes the final decision, but they will take your wishes, along with many other things, into consideration when making that decision.
If you sign over parental rights is there any way of getting them back?
The judge hearing the case detemines if the TPR will be granted and if so to what extent.
TPR's are generally granted so the child or children can be eligible for adoption, not so the parent(s) can escape their financial obligation to their minor child/children.
Can you get back child support if the other parent has the child now?
I think if you can have the courts do a DNA test proving that he is not your son and she knew, you MIGHT be able to get the court to grant you some of that money back, assuming you didnt live as his father in the same home. Otherwise, the court will say you acted as the father and you are the only father "the child" knows as his father. The courts care how it will affect "the child", not the parents. Good Luck.
Will your child support and alimony amounts increase if you remarry in the state of Mississippi?
That is not likely since child support is based on the parents' income only. Your child support amount was calculated according to the Georgia child support guidelines. You can check those guidelines to see if a remarriage will result in any changes.
That is not likely since child support is based on the parents' income only. Your child support amount was calculated according to the Georgia child support guidelines. You can check those guidelines to see if a remarriage will result in any changes.
That is not likely since child support is based on the parents' income only. Your child support amount was calculated according to the Georgia child support guidelines. You can check those guidelines to see if a remarriage will result in any changes.
That is not likely since child support is based on the parents' income only. Your child support amount was calculated according to the Georgia child support guidelines. You can check those guidelines to see if a remarriage will result in any changes.
When your married and you have a child does your child have to take the fathers last name?
That decision is up to the parents. There is no law that covers this situation if the mother has not taken her husband's name in marriage.
Can the custodial parent stop a child support order?
Yes..by all means yes they can. If the custodial parent no longer wants child support from non-custodial parent the custodial parent must petition the court to end the order. The order must be signed by a judge. However ended the support will zero out any late payments also.
Can a mental hospital keep a child without parents consent?
The parent has every right to do as needed for a child who has not reached the age of consent. Pregnancy makes no difference--the age of the girl trumps everything. The baby's father has no control at all.
Can the custodial parent deny visitation to the non custodial parent in Florida?
A person can sue for almost any reason. Whether or not it is a justifiable case is usually the question. Was there emotional and/or physical injury to the plaintiff? Was there any monetary loss? What purpose if any would litigation serve. Lawsuits are not, as a rule timely, inexpensive or even the solution to the problem(s). A counselor/mediator however, might be more helpful.
To make an accurate assessment it would be necessary to know the exact and entire wording of the age stipulation. Logic would dictate that it would have been necessary for the custodial parent to give permission for the minor to leave school before graduation. Therefore, the age of 18 would apply rather than the stipulation of graduating from high school. The best and safest option would be to consult an attorney who is licensed to practice in the state where the order was issued. If she has dropped out of school and has a job or has married, probably not. If she's just staying home, either talk to the judge or wait until her graduating class is done or the school will verify that there is no way that she can graduate with the class. Don't just stop making payments until you have good reason to believe that you are following the mandate of the court. Then you're done.
Why didn't the court order child support if you have primary physical custody?
If you have primary physical custody you are entitled to support. How much support is figured in a formula based on how much money each of you makes and how many days (or overnights) each of you has time with the child. Depending on the state, if the child stays with the other parent over a certain set amount of time, then that parent is responsible to pay less child support. Most states are trying to push joint physical custody where the child spends 1/2 to 2/3 of the time with the primary caretaker and the rest with the other parent.
Are children of different genders allowed to share a bedroom in Indiana?
Are the natural or step siblings.?Call your local CPS, but I live in WI and I think the age is 3.
What is legal age of a child to make their own decision on custody rights?
In the USA a child is legally recognized as an adult at the age of 18. Which means they can move out, make their own decisions without you having to be held legally liable if they make bad ones, and do whatever they choose to do without anyone elses consent within the statutes of the laws of the state and community their in. Although most kids are thinking about "getting out on their own", they sometimes don't stop to realize that not only are they "legal", but they're legally responsible, and nobody else will be held just that if they make a mistake. Parents are no longer held responsible to provide anything to their (adult)child once they reach the age of 18, not room & board, food, money, transportation, clothes, etc...nothing. It's on a "choose to help basis" for the parent. So if you're a person under the age of 18...don't burn your bridges, because you might need to cross back over them someday. If you're a child in a bad situation being hurt or victimized in some kind of way, find an adult you can trust (school teacher, doctor, police, child protective services)and ask for help, If you're a parent...good luck. There are "arrangements" that can be decided by both your family and/or the court system. 1.) If the child wants to move out, and/or you agree, you can agree to "temporary guardianship" to another adult, which means you're still have "custody", but gives them the right to house, feed, cloth, support, and seek medical attn. for your minor child. This can be revoked by you with no reasons provided to the courts or anyone else within one (1) year, if any longer, there are two ways to legally retain your child- A.) the person which you deemed "temporary gardian" goes to the court & cancels the order, which would place the child back with you automatically, or B.)you go to the court where you originally made the order and provide to them why the child should come back home (usually they don't object since you were originally the one to give the "temp" order. 2.) if you're a single parent having "custody proceedings" in court(usually they require you to 1st seek some kind of mediation, to see if both sides can make some kind of reasonable agreement), they will hear both parents, and if the court feels necessary, they will request to hear the minor child(if child is 12 or older), and put into consideration when making their decision, where the child wants to live & why, along with everything they've heard from both sides (and any character witnesses they might've heard. 3.) If you have an "incoridiable" child, you can seek assistance from your local Juvenile Court and let them know what's going on, and they will be more then happy to provide you with some resources to help you with your situation. Whatever's going on...Good Luck.
yes. the child has up till a certain age to pursue back child support. the child can use back child support to go to college or use it for other stuff. even if you gave up your rights. the money won't go to the mother , it will go to the child. if she was adopted by a future husband that married your ex wife, then that's a different story. one thing is different from the other in the courts eyes. the longer the mother goes with petition the better the matter is with you. if she waits till the child is 16 or 17 then she can't control the money if you have to pay it. it can go straight into a account in you child's name only. if the child gets married early or starts working, the matter can change again. once the child becomes a 18 yr old, a petition will have to be done by the child and not the mother.
How old does a child have to be in NC to decide which parent they want to live with?
18. But if it goes to court the court might ask the child who he wants to live with if he is around 15yo and the court might follow his wish but is not obligated to.
It is unlikely the child's father could get custody since generally, he must provide evidence that you are an unfit mother in order to obtain a ruling in his favor. Some fathers threaten to "get custody" in order to discourage the mother from pursuing child support. It's an old trick meant to intimidate and control.
Just keep being a good parent. The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
Who decides where a child goes to school if there is joint custody in effect?
Yes, the assumption is that the parent with whom the child resides the majority of the time is where the child will also be living during the school year. However, in cases where religious or private schools are the issue, a decision by a judge may be necessary if the parents cannot reach an equitable solution.
What happens to your ex- hsuband if he stops paying child support?
The State may take various actions to collect, such as wage assignments, liens on real and personal property such as bank accounts, intercepting tax refunds and other government payments, etc.
Can a child be adopted by step father if biological father is still alive?
Yes. And, in some states the child can inherit from both the biological parent and the adoptive parent. See the article at the related link. for more information
Can child protective services question a minor child with out the parent being contacted at all?
Yes. When CPS is contacted concerning a child's health or welfare it usually comes from a school, preschool, or hospital and the social worker comes to the site to speak to the child to determine if the report needs to be followed up on and if they should take further action.
If paying child support does the father have the right to see the child?
The father has the right to see the child whether or not he pays child support. Child Support and Visitation are two separate issues. One does not depend on the other. The parties are required to obey both court orders.
What is the legal age a child can decide which parent to live with in Connecticut?
Im not sure but I would say about 12 or 13 years old. That's what it is over here in Texas. Hope that helped a little.
Legal AgeThe age at which a child can be left at home alone is only legislated in two states, Maryland and Illinois. The legal check is whether or not the child is safe and has the ability to take care of themselves. Most authorities agree that leaving a 12 year old alone at home for an hour or two is acceptable, but they should not be responsible for other children. Legal Age (follow up)There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Latchkey Kids Age Limits state by state comparison with references.
One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief amount of time(such as just after school). The most common statement is that a child's maturity should be the determining factor and not just age.
How do you stop child support when the child lives with non-custodial parent paying?
File for a change of custody. File for stopping child support. Contact the local agency to whom you actually pay the child support.
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The way the US child support system works is, in a nutshell...
A Court/Judge 'ordered' the support to commence, for a certain amount/time, when things were first established with the support agency. That particular Court/Judge is the proper place/ones to contact to get the court's 'Support Order' changed or to cancel it. A Judge will have to 'order' the support be changed or terminated.
Does father have to pay a child support if his child is out of country?
Yes, for the 2 in the other state, but the mother has to pay support for the 1 child you have, so most likely a judge would order you to pay the support for one child and call it even. If there are other issues like health insurance and other costs, then a judge will work out a payment that takes into account the child you are caring for. A father should want to support his children because he cares for them and not because the law forces him to.
But, the difference in income may affect this, though the gender of the parent may be taken into account. If the father had two children, but learned more. he would pay more for child support than the mother would. Sole custody fathers can still be ordered to pay child support. This is very common in California, but can be done in every state using a rebuttable presumption. Though they should, mothers are not held to the same level of obligation, nor pay it in 95% of the cases when they are.
In Pennsylvania, the Father would have to pay around $460.00 a month, if working a minimum wage job. Which would make that $5,520.00 a year.
