Q: How hard is it to get full custody as a dad?
The mother of my kids doesn't let me get share custody. Now she has blocked me and my wife and can't get in contact with her or my kids. Im tired of this. I just want shared custody over my kids. My kids have mentioned to me that want to live with me? Does it help if I file for custody instead of waiting for her to put me on child support? ( I give her moeny every month ) she is demanding more but due to covid my hours have been cut.
Thank you
A: Getting full custody may be difficult. The mother has rights too, unless she is abusive or neglectful. The children's wishes may be taken into account depending on their ages. Remember, they probably say different things to each parent. That is typical survival behavior. They want to please you. You should not wait to protect your rights. There are two types of custody. To get full joint custody, you want both legal and physical custody rights, meaning the children will split their time between the parents. Hire an attorney for the best outcome. File for your custody rights. Prove that you offer a safe, caring and nurturing environment for the children and argue that they will be better off with you fully in their lives. Having a stable home environment with your current wife will help.
Cheryl Powell agrees with this answer
A: For clarification purposes, we have parenting rights and responsibilities. We do not have physical and legal custody rights.
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