See CA Family Law Code 3040 - 3048 http://www.steveshorr.com/MATTERS_CONSIDERED_IN_GRANTING_CUSTODY.htm#custody many things come into play here. even though not required, a judge would be hard pressed not to consider things such as criminal history, job status, and area of residence. there needs to be a simple stable environment for the child to function well and possibly attend school. get whatever you are seeking in writing signed by a judge and argued by a lawyer. best of luck.
First, the judge will consider the laws of the state regarding child custody. Judges know that generally speaking, mothers are the ones who provide the day to day care for their children, even if they also work outside the home. However, in many states custody is not gender based but remains a neutral consideration. In some cases you may need to be able to show that you were the one who provided day to day care for your child including such tasks as the following:
emotional bond minor child has with both parents financial stability of both parents normally a child would be left in the environment most familiar to them
The judge will consider what the child wants but will not do what the child wants. The judge will make a determination based upon what he/she believes, within the framework of law and reason, is best for the child. A fifteen year old may have the right to say what he believes is in his best interest, but he does not get to make the final decision.
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A child does not need to be abandoned by their mother for a father to be awarded full custody. If the father can demonstrate before a judge that the mother is unfit to parent, the judge can award him full custody of the child.
Courts determine custody based on what is in the best interests of the children, and state laws typically cite a list of best interest factors that a judge must consider.
If custody has not yet been decided by the court the child can express his wishes but the judge is not required to follow them and the judge will make the final decision.If custody has not yet been decided by the court the child can express his wishes but the judge is not required to follow them and the judge will make the final decision.If custody has not yet been decided by the court the child can express his wishes but the judge is not required to follow them and the judge will make the final decision.If custody has not yet been decided by the court the child can express his wishes but the judge is not required to follow them and the judge will make the final decision.
most likely he will lose his rights til the judge decides what is best for the child.
I assume that the "ex-boyfriend" is also the father of the child. If you believe that he lied to gain custody, you can file a motion/petition for a custody re-hearing and be prepared to demonstrate that he lied, and that you are a 'fit' mother to have custody of the child.
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That's up to the judge. see link
No. A judge may consider a letter but is under no obligation to consider it.No. A judge may consider a letter but is under no obligation to consider it.No. A judge may consider a letter but is under no obligation to consider it.No. A judge may consider a letter but is under no obligation to consider it.
The judge can grant split custody of both parents live in the same school district as the child. However, the judge will take many things into consideration before he rules. An attorney can answer any questions you have about custody issues.