The ones asking for custody and their lawyers. The child can be there too depending on their age. At a certain age the judge would like to hear what they want.
Yes; he can.
If at the custody hearing, the judge believes that you are the cause of the child's overweight problem, the father could very well win full custody. If you can afford it, hire a lawyer to argue for your side.
Unless it is a closed hearing, courtrooms are usually open to the public. Ask the Clerk in the courtroom.
YES, the child must be involved
Only if there are grounds for concern for the safety of the child, or that the parent will run.
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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Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.
At the child support hearing, only the child support will be addressed. You will need to go before a family law judge to seek any custody or visitation.
your child attends community college when will support stop
I think it depends on how long the mother will be incarcerated for. There might be a hearing giving the father temporary custody. But if the father ever tries to get full physical custody of the child in the future, it might not be good for the mother. However, she can never be refused visitation.
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.