Custody

Without proof of the parent being an unfit one or proof of abuse, a child can not choose to end court ordered visitations. A child can ask the court for an amendment of visitation at the age of 16. But will most likely need a lawyer to represent them, and file the papers with the court.

There are no laws in the United States restricting siblings from sharing a room. Thus, it is perfectly legal for male and female siblings in Massachusetts to share a room. In apartment complex that there can not be any sharing of a room with brother and sister. Two brothers can share a room or two sisters can share a room. In a rented house or own your home that you can share a room with both genders. For example, You have an 11-year-old brother and an 8-year-old sister or the girl is 11 and the boy is 8. Go for it. Word of thumb. Living quarters in a family are private. This means we do not share things in public. When we have company over that they do not go into the living quarters of the home unless they are very close to the family.

No, they cannot. If they have removed the child from a dangerous situation they must immediately request a temporary guardianship from the court. The court can grant a temporary guardianship but will initiate the process for a permanent order during which the court will hear testimony from witnesses and petitioners and render a decision.

To provide the needs of his family.........

The simple answer is NO, step parents do not have legal "rights" regarding their step-children. In order to have legal parental rights the step parent must legally adopt the children.

Grandparents had no legal right of access to their grandchild, and parents had complete authority to grant or deny the privilege of visitation. Ohio has authorized grandparent companionship or visitation rights by statute in three circumstances:

(1) when married parents terminate their marriage or separate,

(2) when a parent of a child is deceased, and

(3) when the child is born to an unmarried woman. In such cases, a court may order reasonable isitation if it is in the best interest of the child.

Well godparents are there in case something bad happens to the parents. So godparents are not the parents of the person in question.

You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.

You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.

You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.

You can request joint custody and you can also request a visitation schedule. You should consult with an attorney or ask if there is any advocate you could speak with at the court.

The step-parent has no direct parental rights. The child's custody arrangements would have to be endorsed by family court.

The child cannot make that choice. A parent needs to file a challenge, during which a GAL will present the child's view to the judge. Or, arrangement for the child to speak to the judge in private. The judge determines the child maturity, and related factor, in a custody change. see links

You can adopt them when they are a baby up until they are 18.

ABSOLUTELY! DO NOT DO IT! As tempting as it may seem it is against the law and odds are you WILL be caught. Most states require the signature to be notarized so that would ONLY be possible if the notary was willing to risk charges as well and notarize the fraudulent signature

Contact your local Department of Human Services immediately and let them know about the situation. You may be able to have child support reduced.

I know that it has to be very hard on you to have both your parents split from each other. Mothers have a tough time raising their kids. You won't know that until you become a parent yourself and then you'll be ready to give your mother a medal.

Kids never truly see what actually goes on between their parents as they view their parents as just "parents" and not just human beings like everyone else. Things happen to a couple. Sometimes people just fall out of love and really were never meant to be together; other times it could be the father or mother who had an affair with someone else or they simply just ran away from their responsibilities of being their for the wife/husband, children and home. There are so many variations of why two people split up.

If your mom is fairly kind to you and she is setting down some hard rules around there such as:

Doing your homework without fail Getting good grades Where you are when you are out Who you are out with Not allowing your friends to call late at night Not allowing you to do alcohol or drugs Not allowing you to go to every party you may want to go too Being respectful of others Doing chores around the house such as dishes, keeping your room clean, etc.

This is normal and it's fair! Your mother could use all the help you can give. If she isn't always fighting with you and just setting down some rules then you have it pretty good. If you should manage to go live with your father don't think things will be much better. Either your father will set down some rules at his place and you'll be right back where you started or he'll be working perhaps long hours and have less time to see you. If you think you're father is going to let you do as you please (he could depending on what kind of man he is) that's called an irresponsible father and by doing this he just doesn't care enough about you to set down some rules. Think about that one.

Oh yes, here's a thought .... sit down with your mother one night and start acting as much like an adult as you can and ask how SHE IS DOING!!!! Sometimes moms have so many responsibilities, work hard that they have little time to enjoy their own friends or express their own frustrations and fears. Instead of fighting your mom, talk to her and I bet she'll communicate with you. I am sure you will be in for a surprise to learn that your mom truly loves you and is doing the best she can. You obviously feel like you are mature enough to decide what parent you want to live with, so start acting like it and spread a little of that maturity your mother's way. Try it and see how you feel about your mother after that. Start to take on a little responsibility to help out around the house or apartment.

After your talk with your mother if you still want to leave and live with your father don't be too surprised if your father can't have you stay with him. His job may require him to work long hours or shiftwork and if you are a minor he would have the added expense of hiring someone to come in to look after you. It's expensive to live out in the real world.

I wish you luck and I hope you really think about what I have said and give your mom a fair shake. Try having that talk with her.

Good luck Marcy

Really? THAT'S your answer? Obviously you're a mother who thinks all father's should have no rights. My stepson has been wanting to live with his father for a long time but more so over the last four years or so. He even cries when we have to send him back to his mother's after summer vacation is over! You should take into consideration that not all Mother's are created equal and that some Father's make better parents. The world needs to give it's collective head a shake and stop thinking that only women are good parents! I've seen a lot of responsible Fathers stepping up to the plate and taking on the full time care of their children on their own. It should go as a case by case basis. Talk to other adults in your life who you respect and trust and get their opinion. (Not just your mother and father) If there are instances of abuse, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 and they will help you get in contact with the people to help you. There are always options for a child to have someone trustworthy to talk to.

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.

No. The 16 year old must wait until the case is settled. * Legally, no, but it is highly unlikely the court would order the minor to return to the custodial parent's home unless the non custodial parent was not supplying an acceptable living environment.

The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.

A 13 year old could plan where they want to live but they can't decide and suddenly leave their parents house and move in with a friend. That would happen when they are older like 18 or 16.

If you're an only child...maybe they can think about it. If you have little/older brother/sister maybe they won't think about adoption. But if you truly want a baby bro/sis or just a new sibling in the house, maybe they can think about it.

Generally a parent with visitation rights is a non-custodial parent. You need to check the court orders. See related question link.

He named it the Mark I. Later he made Mark II&III. (:

Call the phone number on your court papers. Or call your court representitive. It is very important to be up-front in all of your dealings with the court. In some states you can not leave the county with your child. * If custodial petitions have been filed then the child or children cannot be removed from the jurisdiction of the home state without the permission of the court.

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They need to be at least 12 years of age to live with whatever parent they want.