Can I get custody of my step children if my wife dies

Q: Can my ex wife move out of state with my son without my consent?

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Q: What is the legal age in ohio, that a child can be to decide which parent that he or she wants to live with?

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Q: By Ga Law, what age does a child have to be to decide which parent they want to live with?

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Q: In ohio can a child choose which parent he prefers to live with?

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Q: Can I get child support & custody while stilling living together? Or do I need to wait until after the father moves out?

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Q: My 13 year old daughter is refusing to have visitation with her father. Are there legal ramifications I could face for this?

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Anonymous Jun 7, 2010 Child Custody 1 views 3 answers

My wife has full custody and does not wish the family to be broke up She has a will that states she wants me to keep the kids We been married about a year been living together about 3yr There three kids two by one father and one by another 1 child dad out of state pay child support but very little contact 2 chirldren dad pay child support see them evey other weekend for about 4 hours they will probly both go for custody of some kind the father of the 2 will not want them to live with him but want to run our lives from acrossed town

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Leslie J. FinebergDivorce / Separation LawyerChicago, IL

Leslie J. FinebergDivorce / Separation LawyerChicago, IL · Jun 15, 2026

Your wife's wishes will be considered, but that is not the only factor that the court will consider in deciding custody. As a step-parent, your rights are set forth in 750 ILCS 5/601. In the event of your wife's death, you should immediately meet with an attorney. Do not wait to see if the biological parents take action.

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David Gotzh

David Gotzh · Jun 15, 2026

Anything's possible, but yes, they could seek a custody modification in the unfortunate event that your wife passes away.

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Alan Brinkmeier

Alan Brinkmeier · Jun 15, 2026

A significant change in circumstance such as the unfortunate passing of your wife might lead to a change in custody.

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