What Rights Does a Parent Typically Have with Respect to a Minor Child?

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Some level of physical custody.

1

Legal custody.

2

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The right to make appropriate gifts to a minor child or pass an estate on to a child.

3

The right to a portion of a child’s estate in the event of a child’s death.

4

If there is no surviving spouse, child or parent of the deceased, the entire estate will be divided equally among any surviving siblings

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Balancing a Child’s Best Interests and the Parents’ Rights in Child Custody Determinations

Protecting Your Child and Yourself in Custody and Visitation Matters