Q: how do i get full custody of my 4 year old son after divorce. i am a low income parent
i am a low income mother and i wanna get a full custody of my 4 year old son after getting my marriage terminated. then will my ex be supporting our child even if i get the full custody?
A: If there is a good reason for the court to award full/sole custody to you, then it's possible to get it. However, the court will not grant it if there are no circumstances justifying it. It's very common for parents to receive joint custody in average circumstances. It's possible that your husband will be supporting the child and it may be possible to get spousal support, but if is low income, the amount that he would be paying probably would not be a lot. The analysis for a divorce can be quite complex. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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