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What are three factors that would be taken into consideration in a child custody case?
What do judges consider when deciding child custody cases?
- Age of the children.
- Each parent’s living situation.
- Each parent’s willingness to support the other’s relationship with the children.
- Each parent’s relationship with the children before the divorce.
- Children’s preferences.
- Continuity and stability.
Can you lose custody if you have depression?
Yes, but only if your condition affects your ability to parent your child. You are more likely to lose custody if your diagnosis has caused you to: Neglect your child’s basic needs.
What can cause a parent to lose custody of a child?
If you are prone to sending impulsive emails and texts, ranting and raving at the other parent, third parties, or your own child, you are at risk of losing custody. 5. Disparaging the other parent. Judges tend to look favorably upon a parent who demonstrates that he/she supports the child’s relationship with the other parent.
Can I lose custody of my child due to my mental illness?
While severe mental illness or various mental health conditions that are not treated are a reason that some parents lose custody of their children, getting treatment will help you keep your child safe and healthy, and it will help you retain custody of your child. Document whatever treatment you are receiving in case there is a question.
How does parental alienation affect a child custody case?
Parents who participate in this behavior leave their children feeling guilty, devastated, and angry. It is a form of emotional abuse and many judges will use it as a reason to remove the children from that parent’s custody. Knowingly filing false accusations of abuse is another type of parental alienation that could result in the loss of custody.
What happens if one parent isn’t on board with joint custody?
If even one parent isn’t on board with joint custody or settling matters peacefully, then the entire family is in for a bumpy ride. When it comes to this, parents need to be careful with what they do.