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What legal rights does a godfather have should the single parent of an adopted child die?
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∙ 11y ago
None. Unless the godfather is in the will as the person who will be given the child if the parent dies, there are no rights.
If the will does not otherwise specify how to handle the child, and you want to adopt the child, you should get in contact with the social workers who are handling the child(ren). Case workers often prefer to place children with family, or family friends when it's possible and safe to do so. You'll still have to become licensed as a foster/adoptive parent in your state.
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If you are adopted should your adoptive or biological father sign your wedding certificate?
If you are adopted, your biological father has no legal standing. And there is no requirement that any parent sign a wedding certificate. If you are underage, you may need signatures to obtain the marriage license and it would be the adoptive parent that would have to sign.
How should a Godfather treat his godson?
The main duties as a godfather are to guide your godchild in religion. It is also believed that in case the parents were not available or were to perish, you would become the person responsible for raising this child. When a parent thinks of someone as a godfather to their child, this parent has trust in you and believes that you would be a good parent to their kid. Now frivoulosly speaking, you are responsible for baptizing the child and being at every single birthday and celebration (i.e: christmas, easter) with a gift for the child. Hope this helps... :)
Should the non custodial parent have rights over grandparents?
Yes. The parent's rights should be and are paramount to any rights the grandparent's may think they have.
When a parent dies and a step parent is living in the home what rights do the step children have if any to get their parent's property?
Generally, a step-child has no inheritance rights unless they were legally adopted by the decedent. You should consult with the attorney who is handling the estate or with an attorney who specializes in probate in your particular jurisdiction if you think you may have any claim.
Should children whom are adopted be given rights?
I don't see why they shouldn't...
What should be done if the biological parent contacts the adopted child without consent?
call adoption support for your state.
When giving up parental rights does child support still apply?
If you are still finically responsible then a parent should have some rights. Even if it is supervised visits. other wise go after the parent who still has rights, not the one who has given up or lost their rights.
What if the deceased parent is not remarried but divorced with children over 21 what rights does the children have to personal property?
Why should adult children have any rights to the personal gains of a parent, unless they worked to add to them?
Do you need parental consent to be adopted by the person of your choice when your 16?
You should be able to choose if your 16 and only if its a step-parent
Does a child have rights to a parent that gave up rights to said child?
What kind of rights do you mean? Sometimes parental rights are severed but the child may fare poorly in the adoption process and still long for contact with the natural parent. Lot's of these kids do reunite with parents whose rights have been severed. A child has a right to seek information and contact with the natural parent if they so desire. Some states have procedures. Arizona does.AnswerYou cannot force someone to love you, or even to see you. If you were given up for adoption by a parent, you can seek out that person and make contact with them, but if that parent is unwilling to meet with you or pursue a relationship with you, you cannot legally force them to. The point is YES the child has rights. She has the right at the legal age of the state she is in, usually 16-18, make contact with her birth parent. Depending on the trail the birth parent has left to follow (address, phone number, name changes etc) it may require a lot of work to track the parent down. A parent who does not want to be found will make an effort to conceal their whereabouts, get an unlisted number or asked for the record to be sealed.
Can a father give the only man that his daughter knows as dad his rights?
Yes you can sign over your rights. Only the courts can terminate parental rights. In this case, the child should be adopted.
If your biological children were killed and your spouse is not the biological parent can your spouse get half of the settlement in a wrongful death suit?
Your spouse may have rights if the children were legally adopted by her/him. Generally, if there was no legal adoption they wouldn't be entitled to any award or settlement. You should consult with an attorney.
