no there aren't. technically pre-teens and teenagers are better off in the custody of their mother since the mother is the main parent in a kid's life. not to say that the father is not important. just that only if there's something wrong with the mother (ie drugs, alcohol, mental disability) should the father take custody. if they think they are sure
Being married or unmarried is not much of a determining factor when it comes to custody nowadays. In order to have custody changed you would need to prove that either your household and parenting abilities are substantially better than the other parent, or that their situation is detrimental to the children. Having a spouse does not necessarily mean that you are better able to care for the children, especially if the other parent has had custody for a significant length of time without the children having any problems in a single parent household.
It means that that is the better place for the children. So pull yourself together.
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My, what a sad story! yes the mother would more likely be in full custody of the children or child
If the abuse is not physical, but mentally abusive; and you feel the children are not safe with him. Then you must simply file for divorce. There will be a custody hearing but if you present your side stating you feel the children are better off with you, chances are you will win. you must prove the children are better off with you and that you can provide for them. most judges feel the children are better of with the mom anyway so you have an advantage there. Chances are the children have either overheard or witnessed the abuse occur. If he really battles you for custody, the children may be consulted by a social worker to assess which parent will be a better fit for the children. As far as leaving him, Consult a friend on what plan of action to take. Theres always family too, you'll need some form of support to really get through this time.
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It is definitely a possibility, but not the only factor courts use in deciding who gets custody of the children. If the mother can prove that she can support the children, the odds become even regarding income. Typically, the deciding factor after income is regarding which parent will provide better care for the children apart from providing for their financial needs.
You should refer to your custody agreement for specifics. Generally, shared custody allows either parent to freely travel with children without regard to provincial boundaries as long as you remain in Canada, but custody agreements can be modified. Better to check first than to be sorry later and if you have any questions about it, better yet to consult with an attorney first.
A father who does not have legal custody of his children cannot be forced to take care of those children while the mother, who has custody, is on vacation. And really, it would not be good for the children to be left with the father if that father actually didn't want to take care of them, but was forced to do so by some form of legal coercion. Children should be cared for by someone who actually wants to care for them. They will get much better care that way.
When a child is taken by the state, the parents have to follow a case plan to ensure safety of the children. Children go into state custody in cases of abuse and neglect.
If the mother has interrupted her career more than the father for her children, surely she has the better argument for custody? Custody should depend on how the children are treated, not on how hard the mother found it/finds it to get a job. The father would probably have to work less when they have custody of the children anyway.
It would be very difficult to find a judge would would grant custody to someone with no means to take care of the children. The father could reapply for custody at a later date if he improves his situation.