Does this mean if she wins, i have no say in my daughters life??
2007-02-08 12:51:35 · 17 answers · asked by vegas133 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no truth to this at all. If I were you I would request shared custody, and also have your lawyer negotiate different clauses into the settlement such as you want to be apprised of her educational issues, that they are unable to relocate without permission that would be to another state or province. Also you can come up with different strategies that you will continue to be a part of your daughter's life. I think what is most important is that you and you wife make a decision to be adult about the divorce and put your own personal issues aside so that you can have open and honest communications about your daughter. This will be what keeps her life happy and stress free and she will appreciate this forever. Good luck
2007-02-08 13:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to a close family friend of ours. Her husband had a lot of money and hired the most expensive and slimiest lawyer ever made, and he was able to declare her an unfit parent. She had 2 visitations a year with her daugther from the time her daughter was 5 until 14 when her daughter was legally allowed to decide that she wanted to live with her mother.
I don't know what kind-of case your wife has, but usually a court will not award full custody to one parent unless they have a really good reason. In the case I'm talking about, we're almost sure that some of the people making the decision were bought-off.
2007-02-08 21:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by james m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a question for you. Are you paying child support?
If your wife is granted sole custody, it means the child will live with her and she will make decisions concerning education, health care and everyday matters. You have rights of visitation and a visitation schedule should be set up before the divorce becomes final and be made part of the divorce decree.
For the most part, I believe shared custody is more of a problem for the child. It can lead to many arguements and disagreement between the parents and this affects the child negatively. You and your ex should try to be civil to each other and to always behave with the best interest of your child in mind. That is the most important thing.
2007-02-09 00:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if sole physical custody just means the physical part of it, because there is different types of custody when it comes to a child. I would seek legal advice and if you want your daughter to live with you and be a part of your life as well as have a say in her life you may want to discuss joint custody. This is a hard time for all of you, just try to remember the baby should come first and that if you and your wife fight with each other it may make things worse. Try to sort this out with out fighting, you may not be able to, but try to keep your head together and think of your little one and what is best for her. Best of luck to you sorry to see another family split apart it is truly a sad thing.
2007-02-08 21:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by preshus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell you lawyer to ask for joint custody, regardless, have it put in divorce that you wife does has to contact you regarding everything regarding the child, this is the way it is usually done, and court will probably grant you this. Be sure to get visitation in and also times that you can physically have child with you for longer periods of time. Joint Custody is best way to go. Good Luck
2007-02-08 20:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sole Custody means you have no say in decisions such as education, health, or religion. Sole PHYSICAL custody just means that the child will live with her, but you COULD still share custody. Two parents could have joint custody, but one parent would have physical custody, meaning the child would live primarily in that one home. Joint custody is rarely given, unless the parents are able to remain civil with one another.
2007-02-08 20:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very common for poeple to file for sole custody of children in divorce proceedings. You need to hire an attorney to fight for your rights as a parent. Good luck.
2007-02-08 20:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by cinsingl83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need to consult a lawyer. You're the child's biological father and have a right to say ... in her life. That's something you're going to have to hash out in the courts, I'm afraid.
2007-02-08 20:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by restless_nymph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means the child will live with her. You should ask for joint custody then you have more opportunities to have your child with you. talk to a lawyer.
2007-02-08 21:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, yes, that's exactly what it means. Your daughter will live with your ex-wife, and you will have no visitation rights except at your ex's discretion.
My condolences.
2007-02-08 20:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋