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Does a grandparent have a legal right to adopt their grandchild?
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∙ 14y ago
You need to do an adoption process in your state. That will involve the bio logical parents permission. If they refuse, then the court will have to decide. Either way you are requesting the court to terminate all parental rights.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoGrandparents cannot "adopt" blood relatives - however they MAY become 'Guardians' of them. Unsure what kind of 'benefits' you are speaking of when you describe them as "va" benefits. Are you speaking of Veteran's benefits or benefits from the state of Virginia.... WHAT kind of benefits?
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∙ 14y agoyes and no if the parents give you permission then yes but if they passed away with no mill depending on how old the child is it would depend. it would also depend on whats best for the child
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∙ 12y agoTechnically it should be possible if the state allow adult adoption but I doubt any court would allow you to adopt your biological aunts or uncles.
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∙ 12y agoYes, and they frequently do should the parents die.
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∙ 15y agoif the children are orphans
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Do grandparents have the right to see their grandchild who lives in New Jersey?
It depends entirely on the grandchild's legal guardian(s). They have control over the affairs of the child, so if the grandparents may or may not be permitted to see their grandchild.
Can you take your mothers rights away to see your child?
Grandparents don't have a automatic legal right to see their grandchild. It's entirely up to the parents. In some states a grandparent can petition for visitation and the parents will be heard as well and usually the court wont go against the parents wishes. It depends on the circumstances.
Your son is falsely accused of child abuse what are grandmother rights?
As a grandparent, you can ask the intake worker from Child Protective Services (CPS) if you can visit your grandchild, but you will be prevented from allowing your son access to same child. You do have the right to retain an attorney and move the court, if necessary, as an "intervenor" for grandparent's visitation rights to said child. Dean Tong, MSc. abuse-excuse.com
Does a grandparent have a legal right to custody of grandchildren in the stat of Indiana?
No. They have no automatic "right" to custody. However, if the parents are deemed to be unfit the grandparents can petitionto be appointed the legal guardians. The court will review the situation and render a decision based on the best interest of the child.
What has the author Gina Marie Stevens written?
Gina Marie Stevens has written: 'Legal overview of grandparent visitation rights' -- subject(s): Grandparent and child, Visitation rights (Domestic relations) 'Privacy' -- subject(s): Eavesdropping, Right of Privacy, Wiretapping
Do grandparents have legal rights in Texas just to visit grandkids?
No, there are no legal right giving grandparents visitation rights in Texas. A grandparent can petition the court but the court will only hear the case under certain circumstances such as the death of a parent or incarceration.
Does a parent have a right to sue a grandparent who meddles with child?
Yes
Can you unwed minor sign custody over to the fathers parents without her parents consent?
Yes. The minor parents have the same rights over their child as adult parents do. The grandparents have no legal right to the grandchild.
Can I have a custom jigsaw puzzle made with a picture of my grandchild?
If you go to the right place maybe they will make you a custom jigsaw puzzle with a picture of your grandchild. They will if they say the accept that stuff.
Adopt an unwanted child is it legal?
Not only is it legal it is the humanitarian right course of action. In the United States, sadly the majority of children who are ( put up) for adoption were abandoned by their parents. War and accident orphans do occur, but are in the minority.
How many duggers?
Right now, there's 19 children and 1 grandchild - and counting!
Can a 16 year old father file for legal custody of his child in Ohio- The mother is also a minor or would the grandmother have to apply for custody of her grandchild?
The father can file for it himself. It's every parents right even if they are minors.
