Is it possible for someone who is not a biological parent to get custody of a child if parents are alive?
409619
I would imagine that would be possible if you were to show that the parents are incapable or unwilling to care for the child and provide a safe environment.  It would probably be a long, slow process; however, if the child is in an abusive or drug oriented situation, it would be worth the effort to protect the child.  Unfortunately, it may depend on a judge and we have seen lately how they rule on a lot of cases against people who should be in prison.
213378
Well, if the grandparents have no court order granting them custody, there's nothing to keep the boy's parents from taking him at any time.\n\nIf the grandparents try to adopt the child or enter a guardianship, Courts tend to favor natural biological parents over other relatives.  Whether or not the grandparents in this case can overcome the presumption is a question of fact (and one that may well take a judge to decide).  \n\nIn my experience, grandparents face an uphill battle if the parents 1) are not on drugs, 2) have not neglected the child, and 3) have not otherwise physically endangered the child.  You should ask your parents to talk to an attorney if they think these 2 day visits are a serious problem for the boy.
244628
I don't think so.  If the parent is not neglecting the child or endangering the child in any way, it is not likely.  A child is taken away usually only when the child's physical or emotional well being is at risk.
903176
How did he get legal custody if he isn't the biological father? Oh but wait, you say "no legal custody has been established?" The whole question is a contradiction.\nMaybe you can try rephrasing your question?
23240
Ask both the parents to sign the child over to you.  Then, there will be nothing further that the state can do to take the child away or change the situation.  If the mother is in jail and the father can't support the child, I can't imagine that they wouldn't let the child be with you.
639240
ask your local dhs. but no he has to have DNA test she can say he is not the dad to by sometime untell she can get legal help. the local cops can tell her what the law is in her town/state.
207023
I have never heard of anything like this before.  You need a lawyer.  The best case scenario is that you'll bring an action for visitation against whomever happens to have custody of him.  Otherwise, you'll probably have to sue the state.\n\nIf you are a minor, there should be free legal services able to represent you.  In any case, find a lawyer in your area now.
749033
No.  But he has parental responsibility for the child so you will have to declare his residence to him so that he can visit according to access arrangements you have made either personally or through the courts.  You could even move abroad with your son.  If you are the resident parent, then you have custody, and the non-resident parent has a duty to fulfil the maintenance due to the child.  If there is a dispute you can resolve it between yourselves, involve RELATE or use solicitors.  But legally he can not stop the resident parent, unless there is a PROHIBITION order preventing removal of the child from the jurisdiction.
680940
The biological father would need to give up his rights or you would have to go to court and prove that the biological dather has done nothing for the child and you are his father in everything but name.
560868
i'm sorry but i have no idea what you are trying to ask, are you talking about adoption? which means adopting a child that isn't biologically yours to treat as yours?
548882
It hardly seems fair. One would have the right to expect the bio father to be chased up or tracked down for payments. That's very strange. In Australia I think that would only happen if he had legally adopted them. My ex brought my son up for 12yrs before we separated but never legally adopted him and even though we did have the first step of adoption done, ie a legal name change, he didn't have to pay a cent toward him because he denied him, and the proposed adoption. My son was devastated. In your situation I'd be seeking legal advice and see perhaps if there is or has been a legal precedence in relation to the situation. I hope your man is done havn kids...I know five is enough for me...lol
845870
No; that's solely for the mother. The parentage would be equally distributed between the mother and the father if they did have them - kind of like the way a seahorse mates.
623553
Can register for adoption papers in the state of GA to have the records open...all he has to do is contact them to do it. Only he can do it the adopted parents can't or the bioligical parents can't he only can and if his real parents have filed he will know in a matter of days they will give him the info.
655331
I believe that in most states you can.  If there is an official child support order in place and he has not paid it, then after you turn 18 and you are a legal adult, you should be able to.  I like other people's answer about checking with your local officials.
21195
Marital status does not preclude the father's parental rights. If the mother has surrendered her maternal rights, the child's father is the legal "top dog" to gain custody, unless his history, another blood relative of the child, or the Dept. of Social Services (the name of the agency varies from state to state) shows him to be truly unfit.
773129
They were not married during the time of the birth.... so this means that the child has not been legitimized.  Does not matter if he signed the birth certificate are not..... He would have to go through a court proceeding legitimizing this child...... Mother has all rights to this baby until father has child legitimized.... she may do as she wishes
288461
The surviving parent has to get a court order for custody.  this happened to my husband.