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If bio-father passes away does stepmother have rights if the child has been living with them for years?
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∙ 13y ago
In many states, she only has firm custody if she has already adopted the child.
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Do stepchildren have rights to the estate of their stepmother in Kentucky?
To some degree, this will depend upon how the will was written as well as the legal relationship between the stepchildren and the stepmother. If the stepmother officially adopted the stepchildren, then they have rights to the estate unless specifically denied them in a valid will. If the stepchildren were never officially adopted by the stepmother and the will does not provide for them, they may have no rights to the estate.
As a stepmother do you have legal rights regarding your husband's children?
The simple answer is NO, step parents do not have legal "rights" regarding their step-children. In order to have legal parental rights the step parent must legally adopt the children.
Can a father give custody to the stepmother without giving his rights?
No.No.No.No.
How does stepmother with POA sign over deployed father's parental rights back to birth mother?
Custody, not parental rights.
What rights does stepson have after being referred to as son in STEPMOTHER obituary and called him son to friends?
Legally, a stepson does not have any specific rights just because he was referred to as a son in his stepmother's obituary or by friends. However, this could potentially indicate a close relationship and emotional bond between the stepson and stepmother, which may hold significance for the family in matters of inheritance or decisions concerning the stepmother's estate. It is advisable for all parties involved to communicate openly and seek legal advice if needed.
Who has rights to my dead stepmother's estate?
Your stepmother's next of kin would inherit any property she owned at the time of her death if she died intestate, or, without a will. You can check your state intestacy laws at the link below.
When your kids are with their father does their stepmother have more rights than you?
No, as a biological parent, you should be entitled to more rights than any non-biological guardian, especially if you have partial custody, or visitation rights.
Can a 16 year old boy who lives with his stepmother in England be emancipated from his biological mother who lives in wyoming USA?
yes this could happen. his real mother could have signed over her rights to his now stepmother.
Can a stepmother adopt a sixteen year old girl from a previous marriage?
Yes, but only if the legal parents sign all rights.
You inherited dad's house. Does stepmother have rights to house if she doesn't live in it?
That will depend on the laws in your jurisdiction. In most cases the spouse has rights in all real property. That would include a house owned by the deceased.
Which rights come from living in a society?
Civil rights
What rights come from living in society?
Civil rights.
