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No, only parents or grandparents are mentioned in the custody rights laws of the different states and not always grandparents either. It's up to the court when you apply for custody.

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No, only parents or grandparents are mentioned in the custody rights laws of the different states and not always grandparents either. It's up to the court when you apply for custody.

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No, only parents have custody rights. If they are found unfit the other relatives have equal rights to get a chance for custody.

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An aunt has no legal rights that would supersede parental rights. Parents have the right to decide who spends time with their child.

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None, unless appointed by a judge

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Through the courts.

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Teen living with aunt since birth no legal custody order bio mom has legal custody can teen leave with her consent without aunt being able to stop him?

Ya if your aunt does not have custody you can leave with bio moms consent, now your aunt might threaten and try to keep you there but without custody she has no legal rights to make you


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How does an aunt get custody of nephew if parents are hospitalized?

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What rights does a mother have if custody hasn't been established?

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Who has custody rights to your 6 yr old after mother died father or grandmother?

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