I have a 10 year old child from a previous relationship. I married this past January. Is it possible to have my wife named as a legal guardian of my child without her mother forfeiting any rights?
There are no issues with her mother; she is alive, healthy and a good parent. I am not trying to take custody away from her nor do I want her to lose any rights to our daughter. Nothing has happened that would justify that. My thinking is that if my wife is out somewhere with my daughter and should need to visit an emergency room for some reason, or other potential situations like that.
2006-06-28 04:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by Lubers25 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have not spoken to her mother about this yet. She and I get along well and we have always been able to work out what is best for our daughter even if we don't see eye to eye on an issue. She likes, trusts and gets along with my wife as well.
If she disagrees with this, it's not like it's going to turn into a war. We will both listen to each other's points of view and come to an agreement one way or the other. I consider myself quite lucky in this regard. We were able to work out custody and support without involving lawyers or the courts.
2006-06-28 16:58:16 · update #1
This came up for me as well. I was married to a man with 2 boys that we had every other weekend as well as most of the summer. It will probably depend on your state, but here in Oklahoma, we just had to have written consent from their mom. I never had any problems taking them to the doctor or picking them up from daycare or anything like that. I would definitely talk to your daughter's mom and then talk to an attorney just to make sure. If she's a reasonable women, I'm sure she'll appreciate the concern that you and you wife have for your daughter's safety. Good luck!
2006-06-29 06:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by Justinsmom 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Consult an attorney, but it is my understanding that as long as the person (your wife) has your and your ex-wife's WRITTEN consent (a short, signed & witnessed letter) authorizing all necessary care, there shouldn't be a problem.
2006-06-28 12:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on your state. You should definately talk to an attorney. Also, have you talked to the mother about this? Does she support it? That would make it a lot easier to have her behind this decision.
2006-06-28 23:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by rhymeweaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a power of attorney so she can sign in emergency situations? talk to legal aid or an attorney and they might have some other options for you
2006-06-28 11:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know!
2006-06-28 11:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by whateva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋