QUESTION
What rights does a father have to custody? Why?
Asked on May 06th, 2015 on Child Custody - Nebraska
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I have a 5 month old with my ex. We are getting a divorce. She wants full custody but does not have a job and lives with her parents and has mental issues. What hoops am I going to have to jump through? Is this a battle that I need to have a lawyer for?
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Alimony Attorney serving Rockville, MD
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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You have a good chance at obtaining custody but you need a good lawyer to fight your battle for you.
Answered on May 07th, 2015 at 2:46 AM
Bruce Provda
A custody battle always goes a bit better if you are represented by your own counsel as you should be in the divorce. You would petition for joint or full custody and your rights as a parent.
Answered on May 06th, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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Law Office of Edwin Fahlen
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When you are dealing with children in court, competent legal representation should always be sought, as the subject matter of the litigation is so very important. One mistake here could cause the biggest adverse consequence of your life! Income of the parents is not relevant except as to child support, it is not a material fact to determine who the child should reside with. There are some exceptions but those exceptions apply to the best interest of the child. The mental issues may be very important.
Answered on May 06th, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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I believe this is a situation that is serious enough that you should have an attorney to help you prove that it would be in your child's best interest that you be awarded custody.
Answered on May 06th, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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Custody battles absolutely require the assistance of an attorney. Best wishes!
Answered on May 06th, 2015 at 3:42 PM