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Will a husband who left his wife and offered no kind of support get custody of his child?
Asked on Mar 23rd, 2013 on Family Law - Idaho
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If a husband leaves his pregnant wife, offers no financial, emotional, or other support, yet tries to get custody, will he be able to? There is a history of mental/verbal abuse leading to hospitalization of the mother during and prior to the pregnancy. Husband is claiming wife's psychiatric treatment deems her unfit.
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A court will require a full evidentiary hearing if custody is disputed. You will both have an opportunity to present evidence. California prefers joint custody unless it is shown it is not in the best interest of the child.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2013 at 1:04 AM
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Father may need to pay for a psych evaluation of mother to prove she's unfit. Mother should comply. No support does not mean no custody. The two are treated separately in California. Mother needs to show why she was hospitalized. Should have an attorney on this case.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 3:43 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Unlikely that he would get custody
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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Maybe. It is for the court to decide what is in the best interests of the child.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 3:41 PM