if somethin was to happen to the parent so i would get the child and nobody else.
2007-05-10 22:51:45 · 8 answers · asked by shelly s 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
the dad has his son the mothers right have been taken from her we just need to know how or what we need to do for legal papers so his son would come to me if and when something happends to him
2007-05-10 22:58:46 · update #1
no you can't; if the parents of the child want you to be the guardian if something happens to them, they need to put that in their will
If the mother's parental rights have actually been legally terminated (which is rare, but possible) the father needs to have a will stating what will happen to his son....he needs to talk with a lawyer
2007-05-10 22:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer, and have gaurdianship assigned if anything happens to the Dad. Make sure that you file those papers with the clerk of the court so there are legal documents on record in the county that the child resides in. Make sure there are specifics regarding the situation that would surround you getting custody i.e. untimely death, illness' that require hospital stay etc. Which a lawyer would know all the legal definitions, laws and regulations. It's definition would be "Legal Guardian" and as long as the mothers parental rights have been severed, it is then the Dads decision without the requirement of consulting her.
2007-05-10 23:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Austins Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A godmother is a woman who serves as sponsor for a child at baptism, develops a bond with the child, and provides spiritual guidance throughout the child's life.
The courts will not recognize you as a legal guardian if anything were to happen to the mother without legal documentation. And even that would not be based on the fact that the mother named you godmother.
I suppose you could talk to a lawyer and have some document drawn out. However, I'm sure the father, grandparents, or other able next-of-kin would get priority over custody of the child.
2007-05-10 22:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by ChelleBelle333 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A godmother does not necessarily get the child after the parent's death. It is usually a close relative. It is the godmother's place to see to it that the child is cared for properly and is there for the child if the child needs them.
2007-05-10 22:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you would have to have a legal agreement and then the real grandparents, aunts and uncles, legal guardians, and surviving parents would have to be brought into the picture.
Best to see a lawyer as this could be a very delicate operation. Good luck as you sound like a loving Godmother..i was not lucky to have an angel like you wanting me....
2007-05-10 22:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No need for godmother but you need legal papers for adoption.
2007-05-10 22:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by greentea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be something the parents would put in their wills.
2007-05-10 22:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they need to put it in there will's
2007-05-10 23:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by bluelitttt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋