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No. Losing your job is not in and of itself grounds for losing custody of your child. The parent who wants to gain custody would need to file a motion for custody and convince the court that the custodial parent is unfit and that it would be in the best interest of the child to award custody to the other parent.

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Yes, if s/he has an income other than SSI or public assistance. He can also be ordered to search for employment.

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more time for the children

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Q: Can an unemployed parent be granted joint custody?
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Can a noncustodial parent be granted joint custody after 9 years of sporatic visitation with the custodial parent having sole legal custody?

Only after demonstrating a pattern of frequent contact


Can a noncustodial parent be granted joint custody if he is in the army and goes overseas once a year?

Joint legal, and limit joint physical. see link below


What happens when a cutodial parent is denied joint custody of a minor child?

WHY, were you denied joint custody? There must be some reason that a custodial parent would then be denied joint custody.


What both parent obligation for having a joint custody?

joint physical or joint legal?


What rights does the non custodial parent with joint custody have if refusing to give child back?

Generally, only under circumstances in which there is clear evidence that the child is in an unsafe environment, and has been reported as such. And in that case the parent must file for an emergency order with the court of jurisdiction. It will be followed up by a full hearing within a couple of weeks.


What happens when you are taken to court for joint custody?

The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.


If you have joint custody of a child can this child move in with you?

If you have joint custody, there is one parent that is the custodial parent. A child can move in with you if you are the custodial parent or you can file in court to change your status to the custodial parent. The child should want to live with you as well.


Can a father who has joint physical custody of his son be granted sole physical custody if the mother is in jail?

Either parent can have physical custody in a joint custody arrangement. If there is a court order granting the mother physical custody the father should notify the court of the mother's incarceration and have that order modified unless he wants the mother to resume physical custody when she is released.


Which parent is responsible in Joint custody of teenage drunk driver?

the parent in possession at the time.


Can a remarried parent relocate children?

Not if the other parent has joint custody and/or visitation rights.


What can be done if you have joint custody but one parent does not cooperate?

In what way?


Can a parent with joint custody of a minor child relinquish custody of that child to a third party without notifying the other parent?

I believe not.