Does my daughter need consent from both parents?

1. Can I take my child away without father's consent?
2. Do you need consent from both parents?
3. Can a parent take a child across state lines without permission?
4. Does a mother need fathers permission to take child abroad?
5. Who has more rights over a child when not married?
6. Do I have a right to know who is around my child?
7. How hard is it to get sole parental responsibility?
8. Do both parents have to consent to medical treatment?
9. When a child is born who has custody?
10. Can my girlfriend leave with my child?
11. What states have parental rights law?

Can I take my child away without father's consent?

If you are unable to obtain a written consent from the father, then you may need to apply to the court for permission to take the child abroad. It is important to note that taking a child on holiday without a father's consent is not an issue if a father does not have parental responsibility.

Do you need consent from both parents?

Both the birth mother and birth father must give consent for their child's adoption. In such cases, you would not be asked to consent. ... When all the required consents have been given, the Secretary of DCJ becomes your child's legal guardian.

Can a parent take a child across state lines without permission?

If there is some type of court action involving the children (divorce, custody, visitation, child support, etc.) that is in process, then it may be illegal for you to take the children out of state, even temporarily, without permission from the judge and/or consent of the other parent.

Does a mother need fathers permission to take child abroad?

Taking a child abroad without permission is child abduction. You automatically have parental responsibility if you're the child's mother, but you still need the permission of anyone else with parental responsibility before you take the child abroad.

Who has more rights over a child when not married?

According to family law, the mother automatically gains custody of the child if she is unwed to the father. There is no need for unwed mothers to take legal actions to fight for the child's custodial rights, even the decision to determine the father's role in their child's life.

Do I have a right to know who is around my child?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. ... Parents should tell each other their current addresses and home and work phone numbers. • Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.

How hard is it to get sole parental responsibility?

Being granted sole parental responsibility is quite difficult in normal situations, so unless you have a justifiable reason to ask for full custody (and evidence to support your claim), it probably makes sense to settle the issue with a mediator or family lawyer instead of going to Court.

Do both parents have to consent to medical treatment?

According to California law, each parent, acting alone, can consent to the mental health treatment of his or her minor child(ren). While it is generally advisable to seek the consent of both parents, therapists are not legally required to do so in cases where the parents' marriage is intact.

When a child is born who has custody?

When a child is born to an unmarried mother, the mother is automatically granted sole custodianship. The father has no legal right to see their child without a court order. ... Thus, the best course of action for a father who desires visitation or custody of his child is to first establish paternity.

Can my girlfriend leave with my child?

Sometimes women need to leave, and take their children with them, so they can be safe. ... If you have never been married to the father and there is no court order about custody, then you can move out and take your child with you. It is legal to do that. You do not need court permission to move out with your child.

What states have parental rights law?

In addition to Maryland, such states include Alabama, Mississippi, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming and New Mexico, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). "It's not that there is an act of law saying rapists have parental rights," Jordan explained.