Do fathers have the same parental rights as mothers?
The idea that mothers get custody over fathers is really based on the model that 90% of split families (parents don't live together because of divorce or unmarried parents living apart) are households with mothers having primary custody of the children. But that 90% are cases where custody was undisputed. When parents break up, the father usually doesn't want to be saddled with the kids full-time. They may want to have the kids with them some of the time, but it's rare when they want primary custody.In the cases where custody is disputed by mother and father, however, fathers win full custody about 70% of the time. So it isn't true that fathers are less likely to gain custody of children. It's only true that about 90% of the time, mothers end up with the kids because custody is undisputed, or the fathers aren't even around. When custody is disputed, though, fathers get it more than two-thirds of the time.
Laws in Louisiana relating to pregnancy and smoking marijuana?
Ignore the ignorant idiots who will be rude though you clearly stated you don't want their opinions.. They're too stupid to understand. What will happen is if they decide to test the baby, although it isn't routine to do so, they can say anything made them suspicious so they did, because legally they have to have a reason to test. Ex: baby shows withdrawal symptoms, mother comes in high, that kind of thing, then they test you and baby. If it's in either of your systems then they call CPS and report it, from there a social worker will come into the hospital to talk to you, if it wasn't in your system and it's been a long time back since you smoked then sometimes they are lienient and will let you keep your baby however you have to go to drug workshops, have random social worker visits and drug test and if you fail, the infant is removed from your custody, it's very important to be honest with them. If it's in your system at the time of birth- then they take the baby, the social worker gets there, talks to you, and in most cases they put the child in foster care and charge you with chemical endangerment of a child. Then if you beat those charges, which almost never happens, you have to go fight for custody of your child, a judge might choose to strip you of your parental rights. A family member can go to court and request the infant be placed with them instead of foster care, and usually judges go with that option as long as the person is suitable with suitable living conditions and a job. Goodluck. I personally would stop asap if I were you, just because they could take the baby. It's rediculous, but it happens. Also, I saw your wic question awhile back, imagine if someone reported you to CPS for smoking during pregnancy and they took your baby? You would be outraged and wouldn't understand why that person didn't mind their own buisness. When it comes to someone elses kids or lively hood it's best to stay out of it and myob :]
What happens to a child found on the streets with no memory of who she is, no link to anyone and no identity?
She would be taken to the hospital for an evaluation, police would probably get involved, the child would go into the custody of the state pending a search for family. Once family is found (with Good police work, and social services family-finding software and database), assuming the family that is found is not the family that caused the child’s current state, the family would go through a background check. If the family comes forward that had a direct hand in the child's current state, or were the last ones with her before she was found, they will be investigated for abuse or neglect.
If a child was taken from a father because the father was homeless and couldn't care for the child, how many months does it take for a child to be reunited with their father in Louisiana?
First let me say this. In CA the court likes to see renifucation as quickly as possible hopefully in 6 months. CPS involved the renifucation period could be as long as 18 months or even longer. Every case is different. The first thing you need to understand is that your child is not in your custody anymore. Wouldn't it be better to get them back quickly, than to have them put into the system. The first thing and the most important thing is know your rights because you are the adult and no one is going to explain them to you. Do this if you have children. The first thing to remember is your children belong to you. Do not be fooled when CPS comes knocking at your and wants to come in, just to ask you a few questions. Do not think that if you cooperate and give them the truth, they won't take your children. CPS is a corrupt organization this is a money maker for the states, your elected officials know this. Until this organization changes or the senators reorganize or delete CPS you will always have them think it is their right to do what they want. Sue them in federal court. It takes money to sue people, there are not enough lawyers who take these cases. Find a lawyer who does class action lawsuits, they will win for you. There is one going on in Phoenix AZ now. Why? Because Phoenix AZ, has removed children from there homes more than any other city or state in the USA. Google why did CPS remove 5,000 children illegally from their homes in Riverside County, CA also San Bernardino County. Or Why the appealete court justices did not give immunity to CPS social workers, by breaking the due process of the law. I do not live in Louisiana, but I am sure someone can provide you the answer to your question but it's a 50/50 chance if you want to believe them. Talk to a lawyer first. I am not a lawyer and I don't pretend to be one. Respectfully submitted.
Can a 16-year-old child choose not to have visitation with a parent in full custody situations?
No.What complicates this issue is enforcement. If a parent has visitation, and a 16-year old refuses to go, it isn’t the same thing as a 6-year old refusing to go. A 16-year old is capable of running away, physically resisting, etc. So, if the parent being deprived visitation files a motion for order to show cause, the judge is hesitant to enforce the order being violated. One of the defenses to being held in contempt is that you are not violating the order intentionally, i.e. the violation is happening because of events out of your control.
At what age can parents legally kick you out of the house in the United States?
Well, since the ‘law’ stipulates that an individual is an adult at the age of 18, and is legal in all states in the United States, the ‘legal’ age that parents can kick their kids out of the outs is just that….18 years old.Of course, depending on the attitude of some kids who think they know it all and make outrageous and unruly and ungrateful emands on their parents, that could be even at an earlir age, even if it would be illegal to do so and the parents could be charged with chile abuse or improper parenting.I like the claim my dad made when I was a kid and would get unruly or mouth back when told to do something. He’d say to me…’I brought you into this world. I can damn sure take you out of it just as easily’. If nothing else, it got my attention, let me know who the boss was and where I stood in the ‘pecking order’. And there were no rules or laws back then that would get him into trouble of any kind for speaking to me like that. But that’s back when people know what sex they were by age 4, kids were to be seen and not heard, and when seen they’d best be doing something productive NOT destructive or they’d get one hell of an ass whoopin’. And those kids grew up to be ‘men’ and ‘women’ who could deal with life and didn’t need any ‘safe place’ when things got a little ‘iffy’ or hard to deal with at the moment. Now what do we have??? A nation full of whiners and snowflakes. Something the wolf in the storybook tale of the ‘Three Little Pigs’ could have blown over or down with only half a breath and a sever case of COPD.
How do I get custody of my God daughter?
I'm 18 yrs old and my 13yr old cousin (Harley) just had a baby(Melissa).In which I am the godmother of. The baby was born on the 10th of Feb and she is a premie. Well the home (trailer) that Harley and Melissa live in is horriable it's almost impossiable to live in. 5 people in a 2 bedroom. To make a long story short. Harley is being neglected(spelled wrong). Her gardian refuses to help. Everything that melissa has, was bought for her from my family Also stuff from Wic.No one wants to help her out because all that everyone cares about is are their drugs and booze. Harley is young yet mature, she stays very stressed out. I help as much as I can. I just don't understand how blood can turn down this 13 yr old child and refuse to help her. Yes she shouldn't even be having sex but I respect her for keeping her baby. How do I get Harley and Melissa to live with me. I dont want it to get ugly. What are the TN laws? (Im from Illinois) Im just stressed and hurt about the whole situation.
Moving out at 17, with one parents concent--?
I have my dads concent but he lives 4 hrs away, and he has half coustity of me. I'll be 17 in august. Moms movnig into a different house, but i'm more then welcome to stay at the house i'm in which will be safe, ( step dad ). I'm trying to figure this out, If i move out at 17, and come back here in a safe enviornment, then can she make me come back or not? Because if she takes me to court, i'll explain everything and i'll probably be allowed to stay here. I've had a job since 15, my step dad has been here supporting me ( with her help ), but she's never around to take car oef me. She's an over controling freak, and when she doesnt have control she abusing and screams and yell. She's abused me twice in the past, abused my step sister, and putting me in a not safe enviornment. I need answers and quick.