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Try calling your local Children and Youth Services. It could even go by Children and Family Services in some states. They might be able to tell you.
Different states have different laws regarding the age of consent. The person with legal custody can give their consent. Underage persons can petition the court for permission to marry in some states. You need to check with the case worker, an attorney, the family court or a court advocate.
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∙ 18y agoNo. Foster parents do not have legal authority to give permission for a minor to marry, move from the residence, drop out of school, and so forth. Foster parents and foster children are under the direct supervision of the court, therefore such decisions can be made only by the court based on the best interest of the minor child.
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∙ 10y agoThe legal guardian is the one who can give consent.
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Can an underage child get married with the consent of one parent in New Jersey?
If both parents are living, you have to have the consent of both.
Can you get married in Georgia if you already have a child and are under the age of 18?
Yes if you have parent consent. (:Bonnie:)
How does someone get married in the foster care system?
If a foster child is wanting to get married. They will have to be of a legal age or be emancipated in court by a judge. If your looking to be a foster parent you always don't have to be married.Just depends on the agency's policy.
What happens when a child is in foster care and not allowed to be with mom but foster parent gives child to parent on weekends?
If this is by court order, the Foster Parent could be held in contempt and lose their certification.
Can a parent take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent And if they do will child support continue?
You cannot take a child out of the country without the consent of the other parent.
Can a lawsuit be filed against a parent who changes there child's name without the consent of the other parent?
Depends on who made the change. If the parents are not married to each other the decision what last name the child will have belongs to the mother and she will not need the consent of the father.
Can a father be charged with parental kidnapping if he takes his child out of the state and she was never married to the father?
Yes. He would need her consent if she is the custodial parent.
Do you have to have both parents' consent for an underage marriage in Pennsylvania and can one parent sign if they don't have custody over that child?
If you are under the age of 18, then the consent of the CUSTODIAL parent or Guardian is necessary. So, if this parent does not have custody, then they cannot sign for you to get married.
Does foster parent need to work in order to a foster parent?
No, they have to be financially able to support themselves and the child though.
Who can become a foster parent?
You can become a foster parent if you don't have a criminal record. You can not have an abusive environment for the child to come into.
Can a minor parent consent for her minor child?
Yes, she is the guardian of the child.
Are you still considered a runaway if you already got married and have a child?
How old are you? If you are of legal age to get married in your state without parental consent then no, you are not a runaway. If you're too young to get married without parent's consent, then yes, you are a runaway and what's more, you aren't legally married. Google your state's law on "age of consent, marriage".
