Q: Does my ex-husband have a say in who I give custody of our child to if he was convicted of Child Abuse?
I am trying to enlist in the Navy and since I am a single mother, I would have to give up custody of my child. I would like to give up custody to a family member, but I am concerned that my child's father may try to prolong the process. He was convicted of felony child abuse and has no custody of her, but he still has his parental rights. Will he be able to have a say in me giving my family member custody?
A: While he may have a say, it may not hold much weight, especially if the child in question was the victim of the abuse. Because of the sensitive nature of your information, you may want to speak privately with a local family law attorney - I am certain there are many in your area that are familiar with how military service affects custody and family issues. Good luck to you.
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