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.
Can a 17 year old legally move out of their parents' house in NJ?
I have heard that as long as I am still attending school, have a job and am able to financially support myself, I can legally move out without being reported as a runaway. I am not completely sure if this is true though because I'm sure it varies from state to state. What are the state laws for NJ? Also, what expenses would come with living on my own? Rent, utilities, food, furniture, taxes, gas, transportation, misc. What else am I missing? Thanks for all your help in advance!
Do grandparents have visitation rights where you live?
In New Hampshire, grandparents do have certain rights where access to their grandchildren are concernes, but they typically have to go through the courts.I will be honest, it’s not something I pay a lot of attention to, as this law has absolutely no bearing on my household, since I have neither children, grandchildren, living parents or living grandparents.
How can I stop my 18 month old granddaughter from crying all the time?
Reward her for not crying. Have her stop before you do something fun. Say, "We can go outside and play (or read a book, or play with the toys), but you need to stop crying". Say, "Show me your happy face", and make a big deal about it. Say, "Shake it off", and playfully shake your head and shoulders, then happily engage her in something else. Insist she stop crying first. Sing, clap, laugh, make "music" with pots and pans. Anything to show her that more fun is had without crying. ***NOTE*** This is a "developmental milestone". It's known as seperation anxiety and she should grow out of it soon. ***NOTE*** There could be a medical reason. Make sure she's not sick or in pain.
Would you deny visitation if there was a warrant out for the other parents arrest?
My step-son's mother is a piece of work. The short story is that she was ordered to pay child support for her son to my husband. Technically they have joint custody, with my husband having primary custody. Now we all know that child support has nothing to do with visitation, we can't withhold visitation just because she is over $2000 behind in child support. However, child support services has sent many letters to her about paying her child support, and she has ignored them. She has had her license suspended, and finally child support services issued a notice to appear in court for contempt charges over the $2000 owed in back support. The silly woman didn't even show up. The judge has signed the contempt order, it has been filed with the clerk, and there is a warrant for her arrest. We have been told she can only get out of jail, once she is picked up, by paying the back support owed. We have been told if she is picked up by the police my step son would be put in "the system", called DFCS in Georgia, until they can locate his dad. So, my husband made the call that he did not want his son to see his mom dragged off by the cops or put in protective custody while they found him, and he has denied her visitation. I don't know if he can technically do that, but that is what he has done. He told her that until she gets this sorted out she can't have the child. Was he right?
Can a non-parent sue for child support? Can a non-parent sue for custody?
It’s a very broad question. The short answer is yes, depending on the circumstances. The most common situation is with grandparents who have taken over the care of their grandchildren. The grandparents can apply for a guardianship, request support from the parents, etc. There is a relatively new statute in California that allows a third party to be considered a parent in addition to the actual parents. There is no simple answer to your question though. Every state is going to have its own laws and it heavily depends on the relationship between the child and the non-parent.
Which part of Ireland did Brett Kavanaugh's ancestors come from?
Most of Brett Kavanaugh’s Irish ancestry comes from his great grandparents in which his great grandfather on his dad side was born in Roscommon and his great great grandparents were from Ireland. On his mother side both of his great great grandparents were from Ireland“Brett’s paternal grandfather was Everett Edward Kavanaugh (the son of Patrick C. Kavanaugh and Mary R. Sanford). Everett was born in Connecticut. Patrick was born in Roscommon, Ireland, the son of Michael Kavanaugh. Mary was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents.Brett’s paternal grandmother was Marion Elizabeth Gallagher (the daughter of Lawrence J. Gallagher and Margaret A. Donlon). Marion was born in Connecticut. Lawrence was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents, with a mother named Lizie. Margaret was the daughter of Edward or James Donlon and Mary.Brett’s maternal grandfather was Thomas William Murphy, Jr. (the son of Thomas William Murphy and Martha Gamble). Brett’s grandfather Thomas was born in New Jersey. Brett’s great-grandfather Thomas was born in New Jersey, to Irish parents, Michael Murphy and Rose. Martha was born in Wisconsin, the daughter of Irish parents, James Gamble and Margaret Fleming.Brett’s maternal grandmother was Rosemarie Joan Ward (the daughter of James Joseph Ward and Lilian/Lillian Francis Dickenson). Rosemarie was born in Illinois. James was the son of John Ward and Nona Murphy, of Irish descent. Lilian was the daughter of Alfredus Edwinus Dickenson, who was English; and of Margaret Lennertz, whose own father, John Lennertz, was from Frieberg, Germany, and whose own mother, Clara Marie Fellinger, was Bavarian.[1]Footnotes[1] Brett Kavanaugh - Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race
What can I do to help my grandchild being raised by a narcissistic mother?
You can provide what the baby’s mother is unable to:Attunement: When you play with the baby stay attuned so that the play becomes a dialogue between you. Initially, you generally follow the baby’s lead and notice what he or she finds interesting. You can also initiate a game and take turns.Most Narcissists are not interested in doing this or cannot do it very well. They prefer that others, even a baby, tune into them. They also can get personally offended by the baby not performing for them in the way that they wish.Empathy: Narcissists are low on empathy, so the child will need to learn empathy from you and others.The basic rule is: Empathy teaches empathy. All you have to do is show that you understand and care about your grandchild’s feelings. You can even help teach them the name of feelings like: happy, sad, scared, mad, glad, etc.Interest: One of the best things you can do is display a genuine interest in who they are as a person and what they think and feel.This can be as simple as letting them tell you about their day. Notice what activities or things interest them and bring them books and toys that relate to the topic. If they like stuffed bears or trucks or baby dolls, you talk about these things. When they are very young, you can introduce them to a variety of new things—most things are new to a young child—and notice what they like and dislke and how this may change as they develop.Unconditional Love: Narcissists tend to see everything in terms of whether it acts to enhance their self esteem. Their love is conditional based on how the child’s current behavior pleases them.Knowing that you love them no matter what they do or don’t do will help them internalize the idea that they are intrinsically lovable.Good Luck!Elinor Greenberg, PhD, CGPin private practice in NYC and the author of the book: Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations: The Pursuit of Love, Admiration, and Safety.www.elinorgreenberg.com
Will a warrant in NJ affect my welfare assistance which I receive monthly?
In our county, we might eventually get wind of the warrant thru our resources. Our investigators division would do a thorough investigation on you. Your benefits would be held until the administration were satisfied to the status of the warrant. If they found you were at fault, your case would be close and you would be no longer be able to receive your monthly benefits for your family. We do not disburse benefits to felons. However, a parent, sibling or a grandparent could reapply immediately for assistance for the child. Also, family member must verify relationship to the child. They would have full control of the benefits for the child.