Yes, grandparents can obtain power of attorney for a child traveling with them, granting them legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the child during the trip.
It depends because if something happens to your child while they are gone then if you give your parents/parents in law power of attorney then they will be able to make medical decisions for your child. So the answer is yes if you want the grandparents to have medical control and no if you don't.
If they have Power of Attorney, yes.
Child's Choice of Managing Conservator (custodial or primary residential parent)If the child is 10 years of age or older, the child may, by writing filed with the court, choose the managing conservator, subject to the approval of the court. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.008. The court retains discretion to determine whether to honor the child's choice. Further, in a non-jury trial the court may interview the child in chambers to determine the child's wishes as to conservatorship. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. § 153.009. Upon the request of a party, the court must interview the child.This is up to the judge. The Texas law does not specifically address this. But, there are alternatives. see links
And eight-year-old traveling with their grandparents does not need ID to board a plane. The child will need a notarized paper giving the grandparent permission to have the child with them.
The father should give them a Power of Attorney for doing so.
A valid passport for the child and a visa if the country you are going to requires one. You should also have a written consent to have custody of the child and a Power of Attorney drafted by an attorney so that you can have the child treated in a medical emergency. See also information in the related question.
Rules for a minor child traveling with a non-relative vary between airlines. A limited power of attorney may be helpful but it is best to check with the specific airline to find out what they require.
Of course not. In the United States an unwed mother has sole custody of her child until the father has established his paternity legally, in court. Then he must petition for custody and/or visitation rights. He cannot make any changes in the custody of the child via a power of attorney. The unwed mother should exercise her parental rights aggressively and not allow grandparents or the father to take control of her "rights".
Stay with friends or relatives who will keep watch over the child at all times. Obtain a restraining order. Obtain temporary sole custody. Consult an attorney.
It's possible, however the grandparents have to file for legal guardianship or have an attorney do this on their behalf. If they are able to present a compelling case why it would be acting in the best interests of the child to obtain guardianship, their petition may be granted or an existing custody order modified to reflect the same.
Whatever is respectful and is acceptable to the grandparents.
yes if the grandparents put you on child support.