Port Saint Lucie, FL asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Florida

Q: I’m married to a narcissistic, bipolar man who has emotionally broken me down. How can I get full custody of our 4 yo

I’m afraid of leaving/divorcing because there’s no way I trust him to have custody of our child. I know what he’s like with his own 2 and I’m looking out for my child’s best interest. There are is no legal involvement at all

1 Lawyer Answer
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Unfortunately, with the exception of the possibility that your abusive spouse either has an epiphany or goes to prison or you divorce him, there is no lawful way for you to "get full custody" of his child.

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