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Why could a father be allowed custody if the mother has mental illness but is stable and sees a Dr every time she feels she needs to?
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∙ 6y ago
Children should not be placed in the custody of a person who is mentally ill and not possessed of good judgment. Mental illness is one of the reasons a parent can be declared unfit for custody of a child.
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Could a father get custody of his child if there is a history of mental illness in his family?
Yes. The custody of a child is determined by the best interest of the child. If the court determines that the father is better for the child, he can get custody. Mental illness in his family would probably not even be relevant unless he has mental illness, or if a mentally ill relative lived with him.
Can you still have custody of your child if they are 21 in pa?
By 18 they are emancipated so unless there are reasons like mental illness where they can not care for themselves or something where you have to go to court to get guardianship, you can not get custody.
Is the father or mother to blame for mental illness's at birth?
There are many factors that can cause a mental illness. If the mother uses drugs this can cause mental issues. If the father physically abuses the mother while carrying the child this could cause mental defects by injuring the fetus. There are also genetic reasons that can cause mental illness that either or both parents can carry. There are many things that are believed to cause mental illnesses so blaming it on a single cause or person is nearly imposable to do.
Is it possible for a parent to take custody of a kid after the age of eighteen?
You can not take custody of another adult unless you become their legal guardian due to their mental illness or something. he is nto a kid, he is an adult now.
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I feel like this isn't a question that can get a factual answer. This is a question based on your personal moral opinion. As for me, I don't think anyone should be "allowed" to commit suicide; however, a person with mental illness has as much right over their body as someone who does not.
When was The Myth of Mental Illness created?
The Myth of Mental Illness was created in 1961.
When was Rethink Mental Illness created?
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