Q: How to win sole custody? Of a disabled developmentally delayed one year old ?
Dad is not actively engaged in child’s health , and he heavily drinks
A:
Sole custody is very rarely granted. A request like that requires a great deal of evidence, including evidence that he has harmed the child or is very likely to. The fact that he drinks isn't enough, especially if that is something you've tolerated for a time. You should hire an experienced custody attorney
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A: If you have a case that has already been filed, you should hire an attorney ASAP. If no case has been filed and you want information about a potential custody case, you should speak with an attorney directly so you can provide more facts. Keep in mind that if the child was born and you were not married to the father, you already have sole custody.
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