Q: Can I easily get full-custody?
My ex-wife has primary custody and it has been a nasty battle of manipulating the kids against me and a lot of disparagement about me to the kids (judge has already warned her about these issues). She is moving out of state and we have already been to our first court date, as I was not agreeing to her taking my daughter out of state-away from me. She just informed me, my daughter no longer wants to move with her and wants to stay with me (along with my 18 year old daughter), but she doesn't want to give me full custody? I don't want her controlling me and my parenting like she has for years, so I want full custody. I would think the court with grant me this with everything she has put them and me through and her moving three states away?
A: By now you should know that nothing is easy in custody when the parents aren't 100% on the same page. Also, there is no such thing as "full" custody. Perhaps you mean primary physical custody? I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law attorney to get you through this. In the environment you'll be able to review everything that has transpired and discuss what options you have moving forward.
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