Q: How can a mother revoke custody to a father? What proof would they need for it to be granted?
A man has custody every other weekend. No infractions. No drug abuse. No alcohol abuse. No child abuse. He pays child support on time along with alimony. The ex is telling the court she wants it revoked using child testimony. Most likely a threat. Just would like to know what she'd need for it to happen.
A: Mother cannot do that if there is a custody order from a court. Only a court can make a change like that, and only after the court reviews evidence of the family situation. Mother would have to provide evidence and testimony about father to prove to the court that it is not in the best interest of the child to have contact with father. A court might or might not consider the testimony of a child to be persuasive. Every situation is different. There is no way to predict the outcome of what a court might decide. Father should use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local family law attorney to review all the facts and discuss options.
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