Centrelink Payments and Custody of Son?

[Rose Kolton]

My mother wants to be the carer of my 16 year old son. I have looked after and provided for him his entire life. He is still at school and plans to finish Year 12. I am a pensioner, sole parent. He chooses me to be his carer. Does she have any rights of him? Centrelink benefits I get for him. Does he have to sign documents. His grandmother is 85 years old.

 

[Tim W]

her just wanting to be his carer is not enough.
Are there any family law aspects, or any care-and-protection questions about you as a parent in play?

 

[Rose Kolton]

her just wanting to be his carer is not enough.
Are there any family law aspects, or any care-and-protection questions about you as a parent in play?

No none at all

 

[Michael T]

Also have a look at the Law Answers post “Do grandparents have rights to their grandchildren under Family Law?”.