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Could a stepfather get custody of your 2 girls if something should happen to you you have full custody and their biological father has a criminal history?
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∙ 12y ago
In order for the stepfather to gain custody in the event of the mother's death, there would first have to be a number of circumstances. If the father is no longer in jail, has a job, home, and a means to provide the children a safe, stable environment, he would likely be the one to get custody. Having a criminal history doesn't necessarily make a parent unfit. But if he were to sign consent for the stepfather to adopt the children, then the stepfather would get custody.
But if the stepfather has not adopted the children, there is also the fact of grandparents, aunts and uncles, in addition to the father, who would possibly try to get custody if the stepfather has not already adopted the children.
The best thing to do would be to talk to an attorney and find out what your options are. You should also talk to your family and let them know your wishes should something happen to you.
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Unless the biological father has relinquished custody, he can ask the court to grabt custody in case the mother dies or cannot take care of herself.
When a mother dies and the biological father is unknown does the stepfather get custody over the child's sister?
Without a Will, he has no clearly defined custodial rights to a stepchild, but unless addressed in a custody decree, neither does the father. Guardianship reverts to the maternal grandparents.
Can a biological father in California who has a criminal background be granted custody to the child?
Yes, provided they have learned their lesson. Unfortunately, the same is not applied to mothers with criminal backgrounds.
May a 17 year old NY STATE resident leave mother and stepfather's home to live with biological father without parent's permission?
No, not unless the court grants the father custody.
If both biological parents die who will be granted custody the stepfather or biological relatives in North Carolina?
Many factors can play into this like the child's age and how long the child has been living with the stepfather and what kind of relationship the relatives have with the child, if any. If you were married to the mother you have a better chance. But usually the biological relatives get the child. But the court can decide either way since they focus on what is best for the child. Ask a lawyer for what your chances are based on your background.
Can my children stay and live with their stepfather when I die?
They can, but only if the biological father and both sets of grandparents (if alive) dont argue it. The biological father has rights over the children, the stepparents DO NOT unless the children have been legally adopted. It gets even trickier depending on the state and county and if there is a custody agreement.
Can a 9 yr old child have the right to live with grandparents in Pennsylvania?
The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).The grandparents can request custody but unless there is a very good reason the court will award custody to the biological parent(s).
Do stepchildren have dual citizenship when the mother is a US citizen and the stepfather a Canadian citizen?
If the stepfather has legal paper for custody, then the children under 18 are eligible for Canadian citizenship.
What if the father is not in the child's life and the stepfather wants to have joint custody with the mother?
Get over it..the kid doesnt want you!
