But her SON, the child's father, does. It's up to HIM to decide to return the child or not, and with his own mother hanging over his head, apparantly HE has decided to retain the child to make his own mother happy. Jan 17, 2009 #1. ncfather Law Topic Starter New Member. The term "unfit mother" arises out of the now-outdated child custody doctrine that custody of children should be awarded to the mother unless the mother was "unfit." Father is legal father on birth certficate, never married, no legal custody agreement has been made. Guardianship is an arrangement by which a court or a parent appoints someone to make decisions for a minor child. I stupidly asked the father of my daughter if he would take her for a couple of hours yesterday evening as i needed a break, now he is refusing to give her back. This is often the first step towards getting your ex to follow child custody orders. A mother might be upset by this, particularly if the father didn’t do a lot of hands-on care. Mother provides full-time home and care for minor child. He takes child with permission to state far away for the summer. The father's mother has no more legal tie to the child than you do as the mother of the mother. (Instead of Monday moring.). But they can take your child if they are younger than 16, even if they don't agree. Messages: 2 Likes Received: 0 … Contrary to this belief, a mother does not have more legal rights over children than a father. When you obtain child custody, you have the right to make decisions for your child and you are the legal guardian. My ex is refusing to give me info to get a passport for my daughter: Child's father moving but won't tell me where: Please help me! She is 3years old and i really dont know what to do.. im waiting now for the solicitors to open, the police have been involved but cant/wont do anything. There are mothers who take it, there are mothers who cry, and there are mothers who will stomp you into next week if you come at them sideways. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. If she steps on property, they will call the cops. He deserves visitation and to be consulted when issues with the kids arise, such as illness or school struggles. One of the biggest parental rights is the right to consent or object to the adoption of one's child. They can't take your child if they are 16 or 17 years old unless your child agrees to leave your home. Ex won't give me address! Because their mothers allow them to with no repercussions. [1] X Research source Today, courts strive to settle on a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child, without bias in favor of the mother or father. Should the mother leave with the children, a father still has a right to equal parenting time or full custody of their children. This also gives you certain rights that you can take advantage of if your ex won’t obey the orders. Am I being unreasonable? Father moves to another state, provides no care (maybe buys some care items for child but no legal arrangement). CAS can take your child if they think that: It’s important for her to realize that although she doesn’t have sole custody of the child, that’s usually not what’s in the child… Mother got upset and went over to ask to have child back. Grandparents Refuse To Give Child Back to To Mother And Father Discussion in 'Child Custody & Visitation' started by ncfather, Jan 17, 2009. States have different laws on the specific powers and duties of a guardian.. Parents can give guardianship to another person for a number of reasons. Have your attorney send a letter to your ex. Ex won't give me my half of the rent deposit! Not only was this refused, but father now refuses to give back child at all. A court may also assign guardianship rights to another person if it finds it is within the best interests of the child. Generally, adoption requires the consent of both parents, provided they meet certain requirements.To gain parental rights, including the right to object to adoption, biological fathers unmarried to the mother must not only establish paternity, but also demonstrate a commitment to … Cancelling Passport: Unknown grandparents details on child's 1st passport app: I hate my child's father If a Children's Aid Society (CAS) thinks that there is a serious or immediate risk of harm to your child, they may take them from your home. Since fathers day, Mother has been allowed to see child three times. She might feel as though she is “losing custody” when, in fact, a judge awards joint custody. Follow child custody, you have the right to equal parenting time or full custody of their.! 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