Custody

Difficult as it is to believe Virginia is one of the few states which still have existing cohabitation laws and sometimes enforce them. Virginia Code 18.2-345 makes the living together of unmarried persons a Class 3 misdemeanor for a first offense and if the offense is repeated it becomes a Class 1. If someone chose to make trouble it is quite possible they could alert authorities to the situation. It is not possible to predict exactly what action authorities might take if any. I Googled the code but the first part was crossed out (not sure why that didn't copy with the text) Has this law been changed?

Maine like most states, do not a specific law that states this. They follow the general rule that a child past the age of understanding can express and opinion. It's up to the judge to decide the weight of it. see links

In most jurisdictions in the United States a minor child cannot be disinherited. In most states a surviving spouse cannot be disinherited.

Adult children can be disinherited by will. In some states an adult child must be disinherited by specifically mentioning them in the will. The testator must mention that the failure to leave that child a bequest was intentional. Otherwise, the child can claim an intestate share of the estate. In some states it isn't necessary to mention an adult child at all. You must check the laws in your jurisdiction.

Generally, a mother is needed to have a child in order to give up rights for. However, that said.

First, it should be understood that until court ordered, single fathers have NO ASSUMED PARENTAL RIGHTS. Financial responsibility and parental rights are not linked until he has applied to the court for permission to see his child(ren). What the father is doing is motioning the court to be released from current and future financial obligations, along with giving up the right to "PETITION" the court for Parental Rights.

This said, since they are the ones who actually carry the child to term and give birth to it, ONLY MOTHERS have the universal right to voluntarily give their parental rights AND financial responsibilities for her child(ren). The Safe Haven Laws were enacted to help prevent prom night dumpster babies. Rather than throw the child in the trash or drown it in the toilet, she can give up her child, giving up all rights and responsibilities for said child (NO QUESTIONS ASKED) at any Hospital ER.

Women and girls who give up their babies under the Safe Haven Laws almost invariably do so because neither her family nor the baby's father want the child and will not help her care for it. While the father can run off, never to be seen again, the woman cannot do the same since the child is growing inside her body. That is why Safe Haven Laws exist for women, but similar laws do not exist for men. It is practically unheard of for a mother to give up her child under Safe Haven when the father is present and willing to care for the child.

So, the male must seek the permission of the Court, AND the Mother, to give up his own financial responsibility.

If the issue involves dealing with a "Gatekeeper Mother", there are means and methods to deal with this. The father need only learn what they are. See links.

Child support is paid until a child becomes emancipated. In the State of Mississippi, the age of emancipation is twenty-one (21). Also, emancipation may refer to the emancipation that occurs before the child reaches the age of majority. NOTE: The noncustodial parent, not MDHS, shall petition the court for the relief sought.

The word could be voluntary, or unbidden.

And you are? If the parents were not married the mother has custody until the father can petition for it after he has proved paternity in court. If married you have equal custody. Just living with you does not give you custody. it has to go through court.

Probably not but it could be a factor depending on the circumstances of the adultery.

Adultery is grounds for divorce in those states that involve "fault divorces" and can even play a role in spousal support, but child custody is totally different.

When determining child custody, the most important thing to the court is looking to what arrangement is in the best interest of the child. Courts will seek to establish a situation in which the child can see both parents and provide stability to the child. If the cheating spouse is living in a morally questionable situation, then that would be a factor but otherwise, it will not be a single grounds for obtaining child custody.

I think present condition of child right in nepal is improved but still there are many child who works in hotel,mills,factoriesetc. and many child are kept away from exploitation but still few child are violeted from thier child rights

You should be contacting the court for that information.

it means that the inmate is on work release.

It means just that...the father shall have no access to the child or otherwise be allowed in the child's presence until such an order is modified by the court.

Yes. As parents there are many things we have to make our children do they don't want to and in this case there is a court order. Not making your child go is breaking that order and the mother may find herself in contempt of court if the order isn't followed.

You need to find out exactly why your child doesn't want to go and try to resolve that problem. Perhaps something happens that makes her/him uncomfortable such as other children or casual girlfriends. Perhaps there isn't enough privacy at the father's home. Let them know that they can tell you about it, that you will listen and not get upset, and that you will discuss it with their father. There are reasons why they won't go that need to be dealt with. You need to try to improve the situation and encourage your child to have a good relationship with their father.

Deal with the problem and don't accept a no from your child or their father.

It takes up to 90 to 100 days depending on how long it takes for the parties to sign and read the divorce papers, it can take a year or more for a contested. I am from Rhea county Tn. Good luck to all the men, and women getting a divorce Just remember children are more important than money, if both parents are good parents consider 50 50 parenting, split all cost and stop the child support. If one parent is unfit, unsafe, a druggy,and so on the fight for the childsupport. But I can tell you no fighting over money your children will repsect both parents more. You may not be married anymore but you can still have a friendship, remarry have more children and still be there for the current children. The more both parents in the children's life the better they will be it is all about being equal stop be greedy and share the children and love them, it takes two to have and the biolagical to help raise. I know that there is some cases that ain't so but the ones that it can be think about it. It is the two of you not getting along not you two and the children Divorce each other don't divorce the children

A single mom with four sharing custody

Your mother getting married is not the same as adoption. Your status does not change unless there is a formal adoption process, which means your natural father has to agree as well.

Temporary custody is the precursor to the final decision. Therefore, if you have been awarded temporary custody, this may not be the final decision by the judge. The judge will take in all considerations and issue a permanent order that will state the custody arrangements.

You need to add more details such as whether you are married, divorced or never married and whether the father has any custody rights or visitation rights.

You need to add more details such as whether you are married, divorced or never married and whether the father has any custody rights or visitation rights.

You need to add more details such as whether you are married, divorced or never married and whether the father has any custody rights or visitation rights.

You need to add more details such as whether you are married, divorced or never married and whether the father has any custody rights or visitation rights.

You do whatever the court order tells you to do, or you go back to court and seek to have it modified. It may not make sense to you to keep paying child support to someone who does not have custody of the child, but until you get the order modified this is exactly what you have to do (for all you know, the person you're paying the support to is turning it over to the actual custodians, and while a court may well agree with you that it would be more efficient for you to pay them directly, you can't unilaterally make that decision).

It depends on the stipulations of the agreement to sign away parental rights. If it was just a case of signing them over, no. If there was a stipulation that child support be paid, then yes.

Most states have an "age of consent" law that deals with who the child would rather live with. Most states is about 13 years of age, but state laws vary. The best way, is to consult a family law attorney. This is probably a question that the attorney would answer free, and would be able to tell you the best way to begin proceedings. * Minor children are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live regardless of the state where they reside. In some cases the judge will speak with the child about pertinent issues, not about their feelings toward either parent. The decision of custody is always based on the best interest of the child and not the preference of other persons. Age of consent (AOC) laws do not pertain to whether or not a minor can choose with whom the wish to reside, that is a decision for the court and only the court.

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.

Opinions from contributors:

The critical factor appears to be conflict between parents. With relatively little conflict between parents, joint custody is associated with better outcomes for children.

Joint custody is not all as pleasant as it seems. Some kids don't really care, but for kids like me who are use to being around both of my parents it is really hard to deal with. I am 17 and my parents got a divorce about 2 years ago. Since then I hardly ever see my dad even though my parents have joint custody. If my mom gets mad at my dad then she won't let us (my little sister, little brother,and me) go and spend time with him. She says that she only does it because she wants to make sure that he doesn't try to hurt us in any way, but I don't think that is the case. This also goes the same for my dad. If he gets mad at my mom he won't spend time with us he will just make up excuses. He does it to try and hurt my moms feelings but he is really hurting us. Going from one house to another is not fun either. Because you have to let your friends or any one wants to see you who house your staying at and that is a pain in the butt. So all these experts think they know every thing but they don't because half of them have never been in a situation like us kids have to go through.

It is easy to find research supporting both sides of this question. Joint custody (50/50) sounds great in theory but is difficult and often harmful to the child. Living in two different places makes it difficult for the child to find the stability they need. Where do they call home? It also takes two parents working together 100% of the time to establish consistent rules, moral values, and even things as simple as bedtimes. True joint custody may be appropriate in those cases where the parents stay good friends and divorce on good terms. In my case, my wife left the kids and I for a much younger lifestyle that is not kid friendly. I am so thankful I was awarded primary physical custody. Joint custody would not be in the best interest of the kids. I find it hard enough to deal with my ex-wife allowing our 4 and 8 year old stay up past midnight, watching R-rated movies with them, and trying to be more of a cool friend than a mom. It would be so much worse if custody was on a 50/50 basis.

Joint custody is the ideal when it is amicable. If all parents would behave in the way a responsible adult should, it would be a much happier and peaceful environment for children who have no choice in the matter.

I'm actually going through the same exact thing right now. I'm in the process of trying to get custody of my 14month old nephew who is in foster care. I called the social worker who is working his case and told her I was interested in having him placed with me. She took all of my information down and told me she would go through her steps to see if he can be placed with me. He is in Washington State and i am in South Carolina so the social worker in WA had to get with the social workers here to do a home study on me (where they come to your house and inspect your living conditions and what not) and they also had to do a backround check. Once all that is approved it goes back to the social worker dealing with the child and I'm not really sure what happens after that, havent got that far yet. But I will tell you that this is a very SLOW and long process. I've been working with this for almost 5 months now and im sure I have a few more to go before my nephew lives with me. So first step is to get in contact with his social worker. If you don't know the person name call the child protective services in the child's area and give them his name and that should help. hope this helped you. Stay patient and persistant with them!! GOOD LUCK!!!

It means you were served a notice to appear in court. The person who recieves this notice could have been taken to jail at the time of the ciatation. The charges are viewed no different than if he would have been arrested.