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depending on the situation, "custodial parent," "caretaker relative," "custodian" or "guardian"
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Can a father remove his last name from child's and child get mothers last name?
Yes, a father can change his child's last name. However, this depends on the custody arrangement, and who has primary custody.
Can a 13 year old child legally change their last name to their stepfather last name?
Yes, if the guardian, or the person in custody of the young person will-fully consents to a legal name change.
What is the person's name that takes over the child after its parents die?
A guardian.
Can a father win custody of the child if the child has the mothers last name?
The name given the child does not affect custody. The court looks at the ability of the parent to provide a stable environment with the means to support the child.
My child has lived with me since birth but has his father's last name what are the chances of an illegal resident getting custody of your child?
An illegal resident can not get custody of your child and not based on that they have the same last name.
If your son father name is not on the birth certificate and the child is carrying your maiden name and is living with his father means that now the father has sole custody of the child?
Do the kids make fun of him for having your maiden name? Did you give him custody of the child? Is he his guardian? If so, then yes.
If a child wants to change there last name to the parent's last name with sole custody does he or she need consent from both parents or just the one with sole custody?
you need both of the parents to agree to have their child's last name changed
Can the father of my baby make me change the baby's last name to his?
It depends on who has custody of the child. If you have complete custody then you do not legally have to change it.
Who has legal custody of minor child in FL when parents never married but father signed birth certificate how does minor change his name when one parent contests it?
The mother has legal custody from birth if never married. The father have to go to court to get his parental rights and prove paternity so he can seek visitation, custody and pay child support. The mother is in this case the one who decides what name the child will have since she is the guardian.If the custody is not with father, then after getting the custody , they may change the name.
Does the pregnant minor have custody of the child when it's born or do the parents' of the minor have custody?
My name is Kristen, I live in Alabama, I had my son on July 22, 2009 and i do have custody of my child. Idk bout where anywhere else but I know that here that's how it is.
How can you obtain the full custody of your child that doesn't have your last name?
The childs last name is irrelevant. If you have established paternity you can petition for full custody in court. Speak to your lawyer about your chances.
If my ex takes our daughter does he have a right to keep her if he decides not to return her she is 4 and we are not married but his name is on the birth certificate?
If you're in the US and there is no legal custody order in place, then yes (because he as the same rights to the child as you do). Of course you can then go to court and obtain a custody order and he'll be ordered to return the child, but without that court order there's nothing you can do.
