Q: Full/Sole Custody-Can partner get it for their child from previous relationship with a misdemeanor on record?
We have children together plus partner's child from a previous relationship. the child portrays the mother as only caring to appear to be a good mother but in reality pays no interest. The mother has lied about situations in order to take said child out of school in which said child told us the truth. There has been some upsetting punishments we were informed about and mentally seems to disengage when upset. When suggesting counseling, mother states she does not think that is a good idea. Can we take said child to therapy, get full custody and help them develop in a healthy mental space or can mom's situation give her more leeway? Mother's partner has full custody of his own child. Upsetting hearing that mom and partner constantly argue and hearing the partner repeatedly evicting mother which child can hear. Mother only became involved in school situations due to partners daughter attending same school. Can child support be affected?
A: In order to have grounds for a change in custody, you generally need to show that there has been a material change in circumstances and that the change is in the minor child's best interests. If custody is changed from the custodial parent to the non-custodial parent, then the non-custodial parent's child support obligation would likely be terminated. Either parent can ask the Court to order therapy if there is a court action pending.
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