I may be going through seperation or divorce soon. I have a 4 yr old son. I have been arrested about 6 months ago for a mistake of shoplifting i did as i was going through a bit of rough phase then. I am well educated person with good morals but have committed this impulsive mistake. I deeply regret my mistake and have paid the fine. Can this cause any problems in getting custody of my son?
2006-12-20 05:58:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It will not be the only consideration. There will need to be a welfare report if you cannot agree with the other parent custody, contact and future plans. The court will consider reasonableness, health, stability and ability to put your childs welfare first. There are a number of factors to consider, look at the law and family web sites. Check with your family court welfare agencies locally. Ask at the citizens advice bureau.
2006-12-20 06:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by kenjinuk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In any state custody will be determined based on a variety of factors including some of the following: who has been the primary caregiver which parent can facilitate a relationship between the child and the other parent the emotional bonds between the child and the parent; and so on. Yes, in an ugly custody battle both sides will bring out all th negative bad stuff about the other person. Your ex will throw the shoplifting thing out there. The best you can do is be honest with the judge, own up to it, admit the mistake and tell what you have done to deal with it. Might look good if you can say you entered some therapy/counseling for people who shoplift. If you are a good person, a good parent, someone who loves your children and can take care of them then a small transgression in the past will not be determinative in the custody question. Good luck.
2016-05-23 01:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is not good to have any criminal record, usually there are many other factors that will weigh more heavily.
Your ability to support the child
Other options available (other parent)
Where the child is living now
age of the child/school
but if you don't have a good reason (like being mom) to have "custody" something like a crime can make the chances lower.
2006-12-20 06:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by bubsir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay respect to the answers you have received so far. All I can add is that if you mean what you say and don't get custody of your son then we have perfect proof that the law is an *** (no offence to asses everywhere). Good luck and make sure we are kept informed here at Yahoo Answers.
2006-12-20 06:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Headcase 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be a problem. You need a very good lawyer, and pray for a judge that will take into consideration that you're trying to turn your life around. Get a good lawyer. Oh, and prayer can move mountains.
2006-12-20 06:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by mojojo66 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no as long as you haven't done it since
2006-12-20 06:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋