How many of you have Sole Custody?
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How many of you have Sole Custody?
| Fri, 10-28-2005 - 8:57am |
I want to file for sole custody of the baby and was wondering how many of you moms have sole custody? Was it hard getting it? Did you have to prove the father's grossly negligent? What did the judge consider in determining giving sole custody to you?
I mean my ex from what I know and believe wouldnt harm the baby although the whole not changing his diaper for 9 hours still baffles me, I dont get that but he hasnt been in the child's life and this last incident of the baby having surgery and him not showing up well tells me he's not really interested. All of the medical appointments and such I have to do all by myself. He doesnt help. So I figured since Im doing it all by myself anyway, I should go for sole custody.
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| Fri, 10-28-2005 - 10:05am |
Hi..im just brand new into my divorce..H was served papers Sept 8th..he never answered those papers and now my attorney filed a motion for default...anyways..I am going for sole custody also..considering that I (like you) do everything now anyways..H doesnt know who son's doctor, teacher, dentist is..he has no clue...my attorney said it shouldnt be hard to get especially since H doesnt have an attorney..and he does have alcohol issues also..i just cant wait till its done...good luck to you!!
| Fri, 10-28-2005 - 2:46pm |
My STBX is a devoted father so joint responsibility was a no-brainer for us. However, it's my understanding that in my state sole custody isn't an option unles one parent waives their right to custody or that they are a clear danger to the children.
| Fri, 10-28-2005 - 11:04pm |
I won sole custody of my two kids in a default judgement. My ex had the option of answering my petition and fighting it, but instead chose to ignore it. And since he didn't answer within the deadline, I was awarded sole custody without having to even set foot inside a courtroom, which was lucky. I am glad that things worked out, especially since now he is moving back in state and thinks I am just going to hand the kids over to him. Yeah, right. He has visitation and if he wanted custody, he should have answered my petition. Good luck to you and I hope that you win.
