could this person be legaly responsable for the kid?
2006-12-03 02:54:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Not really. If you want them to be responsible then you need to have it legally documented that you want it that way.
2006-12-03 02:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by mtjs06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ian, if you marry someone then I would assume that you would have joint responsibility and this would pass over to your wife if you were to die. There would be so many different things to consider and I don't think it would be a straight cut question and answer..I mean, What about the child's birth mother? Would you have joint custody with the child's mother or totally with you and your new wife? And if you do have a child why start thinking about if you die, I know we all die at some point but when others rely on us who wants to start thinking the worst. Also would it depend on if you leave certain wishes in your will. I would maybe speak to the CAB before thinking the worst.
Good luck xx
2006-12-03 05:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by SARAH S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your wife was the child's` mother the answer is yes. If your wife was the child's` step-mother, then unless she had actually adopted the child legally, the answer is no. Although in most cases the wife would want to have the child stay with her. You can put a clause in your will, or make a separate statement regarding the welfare of a minor. Your solicitor will do this for anyway you wish to have the child taken care of. Also don`t forget the Grand-parents of the child, I think you should consider their wishes, especially if they are close to the child.
2006-12-03 03:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, you would need to be named on the birth certificate or otherwise you apply via the courts for parental responsibility. If the child lives with you, then your wife has to apply for step-parent adoption of the child.
You should make a will to say what you want to happen, it avoids months, possibly years in the Probate court and financial hardship to your dependents. It only costs £20 for an online will or off the shelf in your store.
2006-12-03 03:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by kenjinuk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first person who is legally responsible for the child in the event that one parent dies is the other parent.
This can only be avoided if you get the other parent to renounce their parental rights and the person you marry adopts the child.
2006-12-03 02:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by dancing_in_the_hail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you specify the legal guardian in your will, which I recommend you doing. Also, any property or assets you have will go to your spouse (or the state if you're not married) so make sure if you want to leave things to your children, you do so in a will. A lot of people overlook this but it is extremely important to be prepared.
2006-12-03 02:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by blondie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been given married whilst i replaced into pregnant with my first newborn. i replaced into 19. I now have 2 toddlers (quickly to be 3) who all have an identical father and too whom i'm nonetheless fortuitously married. I had my 2nd newborn while i replaced into 22 and that i'm now pregnant with my third newborn due in October. i'm now 26. i think of after this one i'm going to be performed with having toddlers. Lol. additionally it fairly is advisable to have toddlers till now you're 35... this is a splash overdue and might have an result on your newborn's wellbeing. additionally don't have toddlers to early the two... i might say after 20 yet till now 30.
2016-12-10 21:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which state your from, Most states will allow the nearest relative to have custody of the child if your wife is not related to the child or could go back to your ex-wife if she fights this in court.
2006-12-03 02:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by puppylovetfp.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming the kid lives with you and not with its other parent...
and the person you married also adopted the kid.. then yes they would be legally responsible...
otherwise the kid would very likely be sent to live with its other parent and that parent would collect orphan benefits on behalf of the kid
2006-12-03 02:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if she is the mother. Otherwise the child would go into care and if your wife wanted to carry on bringing the child up she would have to fight for custody. It's a cr*p system we have but it's all we've got.
2006-12-03 03:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by jeeps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's usually why you choose a godparent or 2 for the child. You could always have this discussion with the person you are to marry and see if that's what they would want.
2006-12-03 02:56:37 · answer #11 · answered by merryker54 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋