what is the chances of the mother gettin full custody if the father only sees is his on weekends ( sometimes)

Question

he dont call during the week- go to ne dr. appointments or surgery that he has had- dont go to t ball and dont help with ne supporting that he may need - he has already signed the divorce papers and aint even showing up for court because of a warrent

Answer 1

If he doesn't show up for court you pretty much get everything that u ask for!! I wouldn't worry about the custody unless he proves u unfit. He will still recieve visitation though

Answer 2

Well, you will probably have no issue being the primary custodial parent but it is very rare unless there is an abusive past to get sole custody. that term is a little outdated. They prefer primary parent.

Now, you cannot force someone to be a good parent and spend time and call their child. He may still be dealing with the divorce and need some time, is that an acceptable excuse? NO!


Well, as far as not showing up in court unless your papers say sole custody as an option and he has been served and then does not show up it will not happen. You cannot alter your papers without notification of the possible change!

Answer 3

It may still land 50/50 with you as the primary. That means that he would maintain his 50% of the decision making when it comes to surgery or Dr.'s or education, etc. but you would be the main residence for the child.

The order would most likely further list some agreed upon visitation schedule so that he has an opportunity to see the child. Just because he doesn't see her, doesn't mean they would necessarily take away his right to *ever see her.

The goal (Even if you were still together) would be to encourage his role as father so that he can be the father that your child needs. So I wouldn't want to completely boot him out of my child's life without first trying to help him to be a better dad. Your child deserves that much.

That being said, if he is abusive, neglectful to the point of harmful, and or just a real mean person to be around, then I would ask for sole custody with stipulation that he seek counseling and then upon completion, perhaps reinstating custody on some level. A judge will appreciate that you aren't just trying to devour a father's rights to his child.

Answer 4

Check with family court, you may be able too.

Answer 5

i'd say you won't have any problems getting custody, talk with an attorney if you don't have 1 they will usually give you 1 free consultation best wishes

Answer 6

if you in california then sounds like ball in your court. good luck.

Answer 7

she will have to prove he is unfit