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Can a grandparent retain physical custody of a child if the mother is not around and the father wants custody?
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∙ 13y ago
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Only through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoDepends on whether the father is a more suitable or equally suitable gaurdian for the child in the opinion of the court. If he can show that he is equally able to provide for the needs of the child and that a change in custody would not be detrimental to the child then he can be awarded custody.
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∙ 12y agoOnly through a court order. It is assumed she has the mother's consent. If the father doesn't consent the grandmother needs to petition for guardianship and then show why the father is unfit and it would be in the best interest of the child to be placed under the legal guardianship of the grandmother. She should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
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∙ 8y agoThat change in legal custody can only be accomplished by a court order. Only a judge can make that decision after hearing testimony. The judge will review the reasons why custody was awarded to grandparents and the reason for the father's objections. A decision will be rendered based on the best interest of the child.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Depends on the circumstances.
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Can a father who has joint physical custody of his son be granted sole physical custody if the mother is in jail?
Either parent can have physical custody in a joint custody arrangement. If there is a court order granting the mother physical custody the father should notify the court of the mother's incarceration and have that order modified unless he wants the mother to resume physical custody when she is released.
Can a mother with joint custody give child to somebody else other than father?
No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.No. If she tries then the father should immediately seek full legal and physical custody of his child.
Can a father get custody back from a grandparent in Ontario?
That depends on the evidence and the court's view of what placement would be in the child's best interest.
Can a grandparent take their grandchild out of state with only the mothers permission even she shares joint custody with the child's father?
No. The father must be informed and given the opportunity to object.
What rights to custody of your children does the step father have in the event you were to die?
If the child has been residing with the step-father for x amount of time he may be able to get physical custody of the child unless the biological father wants to take the physical custody than he can get visitation.
Can a child choose to live with a grandparent in Texas even if the father also wants custody and is not unfit?
In Texas, if a child is 14 or older, he/she can choose to live with a grandparent as long as permission is given by the custodial parent.
If a father won physical custody of two girls and mother is appealing saying that she has cleaned up her act what are fathers chances of maintaining physical custody at appeal?
If father was awarded custody before and his circumstances have not changed, unless the mother's situation has improved dramatically the father has a good chance of maintaining custody.
In Mississippi can a minor choose which parent to live with if she does not live with the grandparent who has temporary custody and that grandparent wants to send her to live with her father?
Minor's are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live, although the judge may speak with the child and take his or her opinions into consideration when making custodial decisions. Likewise, the grandparent who has temporary custody cannot release the minor into the custody of any other person including a parent without first obtaining permission from the court.
Should a father ask for child support first?
The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.The parent who will have physical custody is the parent who can request child support.
If the mother has sole physical custody and shares joint legal custody with the father the two never married if the mother dies does custody automatically go to the father?
Does anyone know? we asssume this in happening in the U.S..
Can a mother who has joint physical custody of her son pierce his ears without the consent of the father?
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
When a child is born and the father is not there or never comes around does that mean you have full custody?
That does not mean you have full custody. Even though the father is not around you should still go for full custody. Theres always that chance the father could back around and that child is not with you he has just as much right to that child as you do.
