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Q: How many years can your child be in another's custody before you lose all parental rights and the state allows them to be legally adopted?
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If parental rights are still in effect does a parent have a legal right to see his or her child?

A parent is the biological or legally adoptive mother or father. If you have lost custody of your child you are still the child's parent in that sense. If you have allowed your child to be legally adopted you may not be in their life but you are still their parent in that sense. In a legal sense you can no longer make any decisions for the child and have no parental rights.


Can you legally move out when you are 18 and can your parents do anything to stop you?

In most states you can leave the family home and parental custody when you reach the age of 18. In Alabama and Nebraska the legal age of majority is 19, and in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21.


Is disownment of your child legal or will you be charged with child abandonment?

You cannot disown your minor children. You must give up custody legally to some other responsible party. You would need to terminate your parental rights to the child.


Does a unwed mother have custody of a child if the father is on birth certificate?

The unmarried father must file a petition in the family court to establish his parental rights legally. Once established, he can request visitation rights or custody through the family court. If the mother retains custody he will be granted a visitation schedule and will also be subject to a child support order.By not establishing his parental rights legally at the time of birth, the unmarried mother has freedom of movement. Once she moves with the child to another state it will be much more difficult and costly for the father to pursue his parental rights.


Can a person legally marry their adopted sibling?

Most states due not allow even adopted siblings to be married. Legally they are considered no different then blood related siblings.

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Can your ex girlfriend take your kids if the kids are not her kids?

No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.No. She has no parental rights regarding another person's children unless she legally adopted them.


Does single mom have to legally establish parental custody in Florida?

no


Can you have the right to see your child after giving up your parental rights and how can you get them back?

No. You have no parental rights after you have relinquished them legally, i.e., you have no right to see the child. Whether you can get your rights back depends on the circumstances. You should consult an attorney who specializes in custody issues. If the child was adopted it is not likely you can re-establish any rights.No. You have no parental rights after you have relinquished them legally, i.e., you have no right to see the child. Whether you can get your rights back depends on the circumstances. You should consult an attorney who specializes in custody issues. If the child was adopted it is not likely you can re-establish any rights.No. You have no parental rights after you have relinquished them legally, i.e., you have no right to see the child. Whether you can get your rights back depends on the circumstances. You should consult an attorney who specializes in custody issues. If the child was adopted it is not likely you can re-establish any rights.No. You have no parental rights after you have relinquished them legally, i.e., you have no right to see the child. Whether you can get your rights back depends on the circumstances. You should consult an attorney who specializes in custody issues. If the child was adopted it is not likely you can re-establish any rights.


If you drop all rights and custody of a child do you still have to pay child support?

It depends on whether your parental rights are terminated legally and the circumstances. If the child is legally adopted and you give up your parental rights voluntarily your child support obligation will end. The law wants children to be supported by two parents. Giving up custody and visitation rights will not free you from the obligation of child support.


What age can you leave your mother's home and be legally adopted by your stepparents in IN?

You can only legally move out when you are 18 unless you have parental permission. The parents also have to give up their parental rights in order for you to be adopted as a minor. So if you still want to be adopted as an adult check with a lawyer if it is legal in your state when you turn 18.


You signed off on your parental rights. Is there any way to reverse it?

You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody and adoption issues, and who can review all the details and explain your options, if any. If the child was legally adopted the court will not reverse the action.


How do you terminate your parental rights as a father if you adopted him because your ex-wife had him prior to your marriage?

If you legally adopted the child, you would terminate your parental rights the same way you would with a biological child. Get a lawyer and go to court. However, keep in mind that if you legally adopted the child, terminating your parental rights does not terminate your legal relationship with the child. According to the law, you are the child's father and you will be required to pay child support. Terminating your parental rights will only relinquish your custody rights and your ability to make decisions on behalf of the child.


How can dad sign over full custody?

By petitioning the family court for termination of parental rights in the appropriate jurisdiction (the county where the child legally resides), but doing so will not relieve dad of his child support obligations or other parental obligations, unless the child is being adopted by another adult willing to do so.


If parental rights are still in effect does a parent have a legal right to see his or her child?

A parent is the biological or legally adoptive mother or father. If you have lost custody of your child you are still the child's parent in that sense. If you have allowed your child to be legally adopted you may not be in their life but you are still their parent in that sense. In a legal sense you can no longer make any decisions for the child and have no parental rights.


Can temporary custody be granted for an adopted child?

If the child was adopted legally by both parents, then the child becomes subject to any actions that might be taken had they been a 'natural' child.


Your daughter was adopted by your brother and his exwife now who live in Michigan How old legally does she have to be to choose whether she wants to stay living with them or come back to you?

If she was legally adopted, then your parental rights were terminated. You have no rights where she is concerned, nor does she have the right to choose to live with you.


Can Oklahoma DHS legally adopt a child out if they have been in their custody for a year?

The issue isn't how long they've been in custody. Once the parental rights have been terminated (TPR - termination of parental rights), the child is eligible for adoption. If the children have not been TPR'd then they are not eligible for adoption.