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Can a father be declared an unfit parent if he has a mental disorder?
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∙ 12y ago
It depends on the nature of the problem. If it would cause him to be unable to financially or physically take care of his children, harm or endanger his children, then the answer is yes.
See the related question link for factors a court will consider when declaring a parent to be unfit.
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Why could a father be allowed custody if the mother has mental illness but is stable and sees a Dr every time she feels she needs to?
Children should not be placed in the custody of a person who is mentally ill and not possessed of good judgment. Mental illness is one of the reasons a parent can be declared unfit for custody of a child.
Is homosexuality a mental illness?
No its a natural fact of life. Its all to do with the make up of the body through genes, chromosones, etc. The way the information has passed on through parent to child. It is not a disorder of the brain in the way of a mental problem, but the way the brain deciphers this information.
Is it kidnapping if the father goes and gets his child from out of state from the steparent if they have no rights when the mother has died?
The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.The father should consult with an attorney but unless he has been declared an unfit parent by the court with jurisdiction over the child, or he has given up his parental rights, he would be the primary choice for custody of the child.
Do the father still have to pay child support if the mother is mentally ill?
Why not? It's still your child. Who has the child the father with mental problems or the custodial parent? Still if the father has mental problem and he fathered a child...yes he does have to pay child support. Was the father with mental problems receiving some type of disability for his mental problems? If so he is still responsible for paying child support. Does the father have custody of the child? Somebody needs to go back to court ad petition the court.
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A mother. A father is the paternal parent.
What is a lone parent family?
A lone parent family is one in which there is only one parent. In lone parent family either there is the mother or the father. In lone parent family, one parent act as mother and father both .
By a parent mean both mother or father or only one-?
Only one parent mother or father
Can an 11 yr old ask not to see a parent A parent who has not exercised his visitation rights after 8 years then decideds to?
My 11 yr. old son has not seen his father in nearly 8 yrs, (his father never visited), now, the father wants to see him, my son doesnt want to, can we ask the judge to consider my sons wishes? Isnt what his father doing over the past 8 yrs considered "child neglect, mental abuse?"
Can abuse be a factor in hypochondria?
The exact cause of hypochondriasis is not known. Factors that might be involved in the development of the disorder include: * A history of physical or sexual abuse * A history of having a serious illness as a child * A poor ability to express emotions * A parent or close relative with the disorder. Children might learn this behavior if a parent is overly concerned about disease and/or overreacts to even minor illnesses. * An inherited susceptibility for the disorder Information was found on http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/hypochondriasis There is plenty more information on this site, if you need more information.
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A single parent is a mother or father who has no husband or wife.
