Custody

If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.

If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.

If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.

If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.

Generally yes. In Massachusetts a guardian ad litem gets paid for their services. Their fee is sometimes paid by the court system that appointed them (the state). You would need to check your state laws.

A paternity test - to have validity - is not something to be done on the sly. If you are wishing to use the results to enforce support, then you must have it officially done.

The potential father may not wish to. However, the court may well order him to.

Given the variety of laws from state to state, and the seriousness of this issue, you should immediately consult with a local attorney to find appropriate advice for your specific situation. Such consultations are sometimes free.

If for some reason you cannot, then at the least contact a Women's Center or Planned Parenthood near you, and ask what options they know of.

The most likely scenario is that the children will live with the other parent as long as that parent was not deemed unfit while the custodial parent was alive. If that parent was denied custody for cause the courts may consider another gaurdian should the non custodial parent still be considered unsuitable.

You can't "give" custody legally to anyone other than by order of the court. Whether the father's incarceration or his name appears on the birth certificate has no bearing. However depending on the state you live in, if he is the known biological father, the court may decide to order a paternity test to establish it and then file a motion to amend the birth certificate based on the same if his parental rights haven't been otherwise terminated.

Testifying in court is for when a older teen is in a custody battle between the parents and have the opportunity to say who he would prefer to live with. This does not include grandparents. And not all states let a teen speak in court. You can choose the grandparents when you are of legal age, usually 18.

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.

Yes, Child Protective Services can obtain a court order for such reasons as domestic abuse, neglect, substance abuse, criminal activity or other behaviors that would place the child at risk of injury or harm.

theres genetics from mom and dad that go into the kid and there could be more of the mom in one kid and more of the dad in the other kid, or the kid could even look like their grandma when they were young cause genetics could be passed down or from there grandpa or whatever.

Actually, I became a better parent to my children that are not special needs due to the parenting techniques I practiced with my oldest autistic child. Each special needs is different, but I found I took the time to detail and explain expectations better. I think we make an assumption with children that they understand consequences or how tohandle certain social situations, when actually, they learn trial & error. We assume a special needs child needs support to understand their environment and lessons so we take more time to and offer more patience. There is a huge benefit to offering all kids this level of training & support....and confidence!

it depends on the state you're in, cause in Florida grandparents don't have right you have to fight for them, but you can fight to adopt and get rights to that child, while they're still underage.

A DNA test can only prove that you are NOT the father. If you were married at the time or if were not married and the mother claims that you were the father, the courts will assume that you are responsible. It is your obligation at that point to prove otherwise. * Not if you contest the suit/act naming you as the father. DNA testing establishes parentage and rules out the possibility of parentage. It is the responsibiity of the mother who files for child support to prove that the person named as the father is the father. It is the responsibiiity of a father seeking custodial rights to prove he is the father or seeking to be relieved of parental obligation that he is not the father. Obviously either type of suit will determine parentage.

You have asked a question that requires broad legal research in the laws of each state so an answer can only be provided in general terms. Abandoned real property is an issue often confused by the layperson's understanding of the term "abandoned", the legal definition and the law of real property. Generally, from a legal point of view in the United States, title to real property cannot be lost by abandonment. Generally, when real property is not transferred by deed or by a probate proceeding, court action is required to acquire legal title. In a case where a co-owner demonstrated long term non-use, failure to maintain and repair the property or failure to pay property taxes, the other owner may persuade a court to vest title in the owner who has maintained the property and paid the taxes. A town can take real property from an owner who "abandons" property by failing to pay property taxes. Once the land has been taken title can be perfected by the town by a court proceeding and the land can be sold with clear title. This is generally the fate of real property that has been abandoned by the owner. Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person could make open and notorious use of "abandoned" property for a statutory period and then acquire title according to state laws that govern adverse possession. In Massachusetts, a claim of adverse possession would need to be perfected by a court proceeding to vest title in the claimant.

It depends on why you were supposed to go to court.

If you are a defendant in a criminal case, your bond will be revoked and a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you are a litigant in a civil matter, your case may be won or lost by default, and the other party may win. If you are a witness under subpoena, the sheriff may find you and take you into custody so that you can appear at the next court date.

No, because someone could find out where you are.

The parents decide who takes care of a child. If the parents can't agree, the court steps in and theoretically decides what is best for the child. If the father has not established paternity legally (supporting the child, having a DNA test done) he may have to prove paternity before being considered by the court. Even if two people are not together, it is better if they get some counseling and advice and learn make joint decisions concerning the child without involving the courts.

You file for it in the court of jurisdiction (where the children legally reside). If emergency circumstances apply, you can apply for an emergency petition (called an ex parte order in most jurisdictions). In either case, an ex parte may be granted immediately if justified but a hearing will eventually take place as well as an investigation and whether temporary custody is granted and if so, the period of time allowed, or not will depend on the judge's ruling.

Depends on how they fight. Physical is never OK and if that happens let them know you are there to see it and ask them to stop or run and tell someone like a neighbor. Verbally you should stay out of. In all relationships do we fight sooner or later and it's not easy being married and sharing a life and duties. No one gets along all the time. If it worries you you wait until it's over and speak to them about it. They will not listen as long as they are fighting. Most of the time it just sounds worse than it is.

The same as if they forced an unrelated stranger out of their home.

18 is the age of majority in New York. Parents are no longer responsible to care for the child (assuming the child isn't disabled in some way) and the child has no legal right to expect them to continue to provide for him.

There's no reason that parents can't continue to allow an older child to live with them if they want to, of course, but they're not legally required to do so.

Yes, anyone can be named in a will. If not named, if they are an acknowledged child, they may inherit under intestacy laws.

The illegal mother does not have rights to your biological child. So yes you do have full rights to your child then the illegal mother. Only the biological mother has rights to the baby unless its done in court.

There's no such thing as an "illegal mother" - motherhood is not a crime. I suspect the author of the question meant to say that the child's mother is an undocumented alien. If so, in the US she has the same rights to her child as a citizen.

Try to talk to both parents. Make certain there is a definite visitation schedule so that you can remain in close contact with both parents. You should also ask for help in setting up a computer link so you can talk with your far-away parent any time.

Not if she's been made a 'ward of court' !

You may be able to find a pro bono or reduced-fee lawyer in private practice, but it's very rare and they don't advertise; you'd have to ask around. It's easier to find a Legal Aid office, although they don't take all types of cases. Some handle custody and support cases, but some don't. Use the first related link below to find help; try the "Free and Low-Cost Legal Services" and "Free Legal Services" links to find agencies, and the "Guide to Hiring a Lawyer" link for some tips. You may also be interested in the "Free Legal Information Clinics" for free information, but not for actual representation in court.

You could also try calling your local bar association in most Mississippi counties; a directory of local bar associations and contact persons is at the second related link.

Of course. Same general custody rules apply for a parent if in the military or not.