I would like to know what would happen if I relinquish my parental rights. Would I still have to payt child support? I would like to know what would happen if I relinquish my parental rights. Would I still have to payt child support?
Georgia Codes
Jurisdiction
Sections 19-9-61 and 19-9-41
Definitions
Section 19-9-6
Factors in Determining Custody
Section 19-9-3
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
File a petition (lawsuit) in the appropriate court in the state and county in which you reside for the Termination of Parental Rights.
Note: TPA petitions are not granted for the purpose of allowing the parent to avoid financial obligations to his or her children. Such a petition is used to allow a minor child to be legally adopted by a new spouse or other court sanctioned person(s).
At age 14, according to the laws in Georgia, a child may choose which parent to live with. There are other factors involved, health, education, etc. The issue has to be dicussed with a lawyer and a petition made to the court. If the judge agrees, then the custody agreement is amended and custody changes.
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Yes a civil summons may be issued pertaining to child custody depending on your local laws.
You will have to show significant change in order to change the custody agreement in North Carolina. Even if there are significant changes, it is up to the judge to decide the custody of a child.
The mother. The father have to petition the court for custody or visitation right.
Your question is too broad. Generally a judge determines custody based on the facts in the particular case and the best interest of the child.
You can learn more about the laws surrounding child visitation and custody online at websites such as Jud, SVNetwork, and Nolo. You can also contact your local courthouse or child's protective services to inquire there as well.
Contempt of court as regards custody is considered a change of circumstance resulting in a change of custody.
Social services is the organisation which is in control of the custody laws. Family Law involves all legal issues that can be dealt with in a family court, including divorce and separation, child custody and access, and support payments.
Child Custody is the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and the parent's duty to care for the child. If you need affordable legal advice from an attorney regarding the child custody laws in your state you can call 800 245-1494 for a free quote and consultation.
It depends on the type of joint custody. Custody is broken down into two subcategories- legal and physical. Legal custody is the ability to make decisions concerning the child and to act on the child's behalf. Physical custody is who the child lives with. Typically unless the child spends exactly 50 percent of the time with each parent, one parent is considered to have primary custody and the other parent to have secondary custody or visitation rights. Child support is based on who has primary physical custody, and that parent is typically awarded child support from the parent who has the child less since having the child more usually means that you provide for more of their needs as well.
When the parents aren't married the mother has sole custody of her child. Once paternity has been established the father can petition for joint custody or visitation rights. A child support order will also be issued at that time. See the link provided below for a sample booklet on never married parents questions and rights in Massachusetts and a link for child custody laws in the US.