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Unfortunately you'll have to retain a lawyer and fight in court over this one. You may get off lucky and if no one fights you on your decision it could go smoothly. Good luck Marcy * In the U.S., stepparents have no legal rights to the child or children of a spouse. The exception is the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights by the other biological parent or forced termination of rights by the court, thereby allowing the child to be adopted by a stepparent. Even in cases where both biological parents are deceased, a stepparent will only be considered if there are not blood relatives willing to accept the responsibility of the child/children.
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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.
Does a stepfather have a legal right to maintain guardianship of a stepchild if the biological parent with custody is incarcerated and the biological father wants the child back?
The stepfather would have standing to intervene into the custody case and attempt to be the primary custodian. Ultimately, the court will look at what is in the best interest of the child.
Can a 19 year old unwed father get custody from a 17 year old unwed mother?
Only if she is unfit or willing. Otherwise the most he can get is shared custody.
Can you choose at 13 to move back with your mom?
No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.No. If your father has custody you cannot make that decision until you reach eighteen unless your father consents to a change in the custody order.
What can a father do who is willing to fight for custody for his children and the mother is not following the custody court order?
Talking to his lawyer would be the best idea. You can then return to the judge and appeal that the order is not being followed, so perhaps custody should be changed (provided you can prove that you are responsible enough).
Father has costudy and stepchild uses drugs?
More information would be nice. What exactly are you asking?
In Michigan if your father died and he left a stepchild as trustee how do you get a copy of the will?
It should be on file in the court house.
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.
What should you do if you want to live with your sisters dad instead of your real dad?
Your biological father has custody until he voluntarily agrees to turn over legal custody to another responsible adult. If you can discuss this with your father and he is willing to allow the change in legal custody then the case must be brought to the local probate court where the parties must file a petition for legal guardianship.
What is the singular possessive form of stepchild?
The singular possessive form for the noun stepchild is stepchild's.Example: Her stepchild's name is Charles.
The agreement between 2 parents is custody to mother but weekends for father if the mother dies who would get custody?
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
When will court give custody to the father?
When, in the opinion of the court, granting the father custody would be in the best interests of the child.
