2007-02-20 17:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by devyani d 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If the mother is proven unfit and you have proven that you are fit then yes you will get custody
2007-02-20 17:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by jenny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is proven by a psychologist/psychiatrist that the mother is unstable and will possibly neglect the child. This is all dependent upon many factors such as the type of mental problems the mother has, her ability to care for the child, etc. In addition, the father would have to be proven a much better caretaker since judges typically give custody to mothers.
2007-02-21 01:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by awsxyscorp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal Law does not MANDATE custody issues. unless there is a parent out of the country. State laws rule over custody cases and every state is different. I don't see how any one who is unstable would get custody over someone who is stable though. If the person has been clinically diagnosed as unstable then the court will not rule in their favor. I can't see how they would.
2007-02-21 01:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Rodney R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Custody laws go by state, and there will be a list of what constitutes "mentally unstable". It might land the child in foster care if the dad isn't fit either.
2007-02-21 01:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many cases, yes, that will surely happen. But "mentally unstable" doesn't mean anything unless what you're referring to is a professionally diagnosed mental disorder that is determined to detrimentally inhibit the mother's capacity to provide adequate care for the child. And adequate care does not necessarily mean financial care, because the father can be expected to provide support.
2007-02-21 01:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hear you and to tell you the truth ...I don't know. ...But let me tell you this quick story. I friend of mine has a license for Marijuana. Long story short...he accidentally spilled some into some brownies he was making. Then his baby's momma came over and ate some because she saw them on the counter. Well..as luck would have it ...his girl was fighting for full custody. He asked the judge for drug tests in which she swore she had never done. To her surprise..she was ordered to take Drug classes while he won custody. I'm not saying to do this, but it sure is an interesting story.
2007-02-21 02:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by moralityisrelative1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure that they would if given the proper eveidence to back up the claim, remember they are going to be looking at your behavior as well
2007-02-21 02:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by Jane_Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would probably come under state law, not federal law...
2007-02-21 02:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so ask a lawyer
2007-02-21 01:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋