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Can a stepfather give your child his name without the consent of the father?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, a stepfather can gain legal guardianship of a minor without the consent of the biological father. The step father and the father would have to go to court in order to prove who is the more suitable guardian. If the child is 12 or older, his or her choice will weigh heavily on the court. You can also get family members who are close to the minor to write letters to the court saying who they see to be the more suitable guardian. I am not a lawyer but i am writing from experience, my step father was able to gain legal guardianship of me when I was a child.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes but the likelihood of a stepparent receiving legal guardianship over the parents is not great. The court would have to rule that it is in the best interest of the child. You might want to seek visitation .
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∙ 14y agoStep parents have no legal right to children unless they have adopted the children. If they have adopted, then the step parent has the same legal rights as biological parents.
If there is something going on in the court system, then again, the answer is different
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the circumstances. For example, if the mother has died or been deemed unfit, and the child has had a parental relationship with the stepfather or if there are half siblings the child has grown up with, the court may appoint the step parent as the child's legal guardian. There are different laws in different jurisdictions regarding step parents and custody of step children and those situations are usually decided on a case by case basis. You should consult with an attorney. See related link.
It depends on the circumstances. For example, if the mother has died or been deemed unfit, and the child has had a parental relationship with the stepfather or if there are half siblings the child has grown up with, the court may appoint the step parent as the child's legal guardian. There are different laws in different jurisdictions regarding step parents and custody of step children and those situations are usually decided on a case by case basis. You should consult with an attorney. See related link.
It depends on the circumstances. For example, if the mother has died or been deemed unfit, and the child has had a parental relationship with the stepfather or if there are half siblings the child has grown up with, the court may appoint the step parent as the child's legal guardian. There are different laws in different jurisdictions regarding step parents and custody of step children and those situations are usually decided on a case by case basis. You should consult with an attorney. See related link.
It depends on the circumstances. For example, if the mother has died or been deemed unfit, and the child has had a parental relationship with the stepfather or if there are half siblings the child has grown up with, the court may appoint the step parent as the child's legal guardian. There are different laws in different jurisdictions regarding step parents and custody of step children and those situations are usually decided on a case by case basis. You should consult with an attorney. See related link.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the circumstances. For example, if the mother has died or been deemed unfit, and the child has had a parental relationship with the stepfather or if there are half siblings the child has grown up with, the court may appoint the step parent as the child's legal guardian. There are different laws in different jurisdictions regarding step parents and custody of step children and those situations are usually decided on a case by case basis. You should consult with an attorney. See related link.
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∙ 13y agoWhile the biological father's consent is usually required, there are sometimes extenuating circumstances in which the stepfather can adopt without his consent. For example, if the father has had no contact with the child in years, if the father's address is unknown, if the father has been proven to be abusive to the child, etc.
But even in cases such as these, a lot of it varies from one state to another, as well as how the case is presented, etc. There are just too many variables involved to give a "yes" or "no" answer.
I would advise consulting an attorney on this. Quite often, many attorneys don't even charge for an initial consulting fee, so you may be able to get the information you need without having to pay for it if money is a concern.
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∙ 15y agoNo, absolutely not.
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∙ 13y agoThe father can sue to stop it.
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∙ 14y agoYes
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Can a step father adopt a child without the biological father's consent in Alabama?
now a stepfather can't adopt a child without the concent of the child's father
If a father gives custody to his child to a stepfather does the natural father have to write a letter of consent and does that letter have to be approved by court?
Approved by the court
Can the father put child up for adoption without consent of mother?
No
A statement of consent form for your child to travel but dont know where his father is What do you do to ensure your child and you can travel without problems?
A statement of consent form for your child to travel
Does a stepfather who raised the child since birth have more right then a bio father?
they should because the stepfather is the dad not the bio father
If natural mother dies and biological father has not seen child or talked to child in 11 years does stepfather have legal rights to keep child?
not without a court case
Can a 16 yr old marry in Arkansas without parental consent to her child's father?
No. Rather you have a child or not, until you're 18 you need parental consent.
Can the mother sign over partial custody of her child to some one other than the biological father without his consent even if he has never seen the child but pays child support?
No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.No. The father must also consent. The mother cannot "sign over" the child without a court order granting guardianship. The court will require the father be given notice and the opportunity to object.
Can an unwed mother give child up for adoption without the father's consent?
If the mother is unmarried and the father has never established his paternity that might be possible if the mother claims the father is unknown. If the father knows he has fathered a child he can request a DNA test to establish his paternity through the court. The child could not be adopted without his or the court's consent
If father has sole custody of child can he adopt him to his grandmother without mother's consent?
no, she must approve
Can a mother move child across country without fathers consent?
A mother cannot move a child across the country without a father's consent. However, if it is spelled out in separation or divorce papers, she can.
Does the father have to have the mother's consent to quit paying child support?
The father has to have the court's consent to cease paying child support.
