As a CPS investigator, not really, depends on the substantiation criteria set forth for that allegation in the state you live in. I would call it "poor parenting" and "poor parental judgement". It is only mental abuse if the child is suffering emotionally due to it, i.e., poor grades, inability to cope, acting out, fits of anger, and a mental health professional states that behavior by the one parent is negatively impacting the child.
Yes, they do.
If both of the parents have a joint legal custody arrangement, you have to give the noncustodial parent that information. If you have sole custody of the child, you do not have to share that information with the noncustodial parent.
Whether or not the noncustodial parent has the right to take custody of the minor children if the custodial parent is incarcerated depends on the specific circumstances and any existing court order or custody agreement. In general, it is recommended for the noncustodial parent to consult with a family law attorney and go through the appropriate legal channels to modify or establish custody arrangements during the custodial parent's incarceration.
Depending on the state, yessee link
Both of you are legal custodial parents. Neither parent has greater costodial rights that the other one.
Only after demonstrating a pattern of frequent contact
No
Custody of the child, or custodial rights to see the child? Either is possible, it just depends on whether you are willing to do the work. see links below
No, the child goes into the care of custodial parents relatives. A motion for emergency change of custody is required. see my profile.
No you are not. It is the noncustodial parent's responsibility to make arrangements to visit the child. All this should be included in your custody papers.
That is up to the interpretation of the courts and why the arrears exist.
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