Does marriage legitimize a child?
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Does marriage legitimize a child?
Automatic legitimacy occurs if you marry after the birth of the child or if you were married and divorced before the child’s birth. Legitimation establishes parental rights to a father to children who were born to unmarried parents.
What if the father of my child is married?
Generally, if the biological parents of a child are married, they have the same rights regarding the child. This includes equal rights to have the child with them and spend time with them. They also have the right to make decisions about the child, such as where he or she lives and attends school.
What is an unfit mom?
If a mother, or a father, is determined to be unfit, they will lose custody of their child. An “unfit parent” is one who cannot provide a safe, secure, and nurturing home for the child. This lack of a secure environment puts the child at risk of suffering emotional, psychological, or physical harm.
What can cause a mother to lose custody?
The most common reasons to lose custody can be attributed to the following:Neglect.Physical abuse of the child.Mental/emotional abuse of the child.Domestic violence.Alcohol and drug abuse by the mother.Child abduction.Unwillingness to work with the father regarding the child’s interests.
How old does a child have to be to decide which parent they want to live with?
There is a common misconception that in Family Law parenting disputes about with whom a child will live, a child will have the deciding vote when they reach the age of 12.
Can I stop my son seeing his dad’s new girlfriend?
Can I stop my kids seeing the ex’s new partner? I’m often asked if there is a way for a parent to stop their child spending time with the other parent’s new partner. The short answer is no. Both parents have parental responsibility and they are able to exercise that responsibility in whatever way they see fit.
Can my ex dictate who is around my child?
Unless your fianc has a history of substance abuse or child abuse, he has no right to dictate who you can have around the children. It he interferes, file an order to show cause or, if appropriate, a contempt proceeding. When its your time, its your time.
