When my sister went through this they asked her anything they wanted to. Anything that could possibily cause her to look like she couldn't take care of her kids. It was pretty nasty at times. It went on for several court dates. Be prepared for anything negative they might throw your way. Good luck.
It would probably be easier to list what question won't be asked during a child custody case. The parents are asked questions on just about every aspect of their lives, depending on the allegations made by each parent.
The attorneys for both parents can, and do, ask questions about things that you wouldn't expect, or even think would be relevant. One parent can make all sorts of allegations against the other parent, whether they are true or not, which allows his or her attorney to question that parent about it.
The best thing to do in a custody case is to document everything prior to the court date, even if you don't think it's important. Document anything the other parent does or doesn't do that could possibly be used to prove you would be the better parent.
And, while being questioned on the stand, answer truthfully and calmly, and without embellishing the facts, no matter how surprised, embarrassed, or angry you are at any questions you are asked.
And be prepared to be asked questions you never even thought you would be asked, including, but not limited to: your income, dating/love life, your job/work conditions and hours, how much time you spend with your child, who cares for your child when you're at work, how you discipline your child, if your boyfriend/girlfriend disciplines your child, what chores your child is expected to do, what kind of grades your child makes, who your and your child's friends are, if you have any medical problems, if your child has medical problems, and many, many more questions.
Another PerspectiveJudges 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 most cases you 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:
It depends on the state, usually the state takes the children into custody, or the closest family relative.
* If the father has full custody of the children, yes. * If he has partial or shared custody with the mother, it may be a violation of parental rights; that area is quite dicey, so talk to a lawyer. * If the father has no custody but does have visiting rights, then again, talk to your lawyer. * If the father has no rights to the children, then there is no crime committed.
The mother assumes automatic custody, unless she is unfit.
It's not custody, it's guardianship, and there's no cost.
Grandparents have no legal right to have custody over their grandchildren like parents do. Any relative have the same right to petition for custody if the parents are gone. If the parents are there they are the ones deciding where the child will live.Grandparents can have the right to petition for visitation though depending on which state they are in. That is something other relatives don't have. The laws differs on grandparents rights. The court usually don't go against parents wishes though.Another PerspectiveYou asked about grandchildren's rights to their grandparents. Unfortunately, the parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children. If the parents decide to keep their children from seeing their grandparents they may do so.
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If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.If you have joint legal custody yes you do have the right to help choose who cares for your children. The parents should discuss the issue reasonably and try to agree.
The court care about what is in the best interest of the children and just because one parents had an affair does not mean they are unfit to parent. It can be shared custody or one get it. The court wants the children to have access to both parents. The affair will not be the thing that decides custody.
You can ask various questions for parents day. Their relation with their children can be asked.
Where parents have spilt-up/divorced, and children are in the custody of either parent (generally).
Custody of relatives, an orphanage, or a work house
There are several aspects that are considered when courts determine the custody of children to parents in a divorce. This can include the child age and health. They will also consider a parent's lifestyle, the physical bond between the child or children, and the ability to care for the child or children both financially and physically.