by Anonymous on November 22nd, 2006

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My child is due in February and the father is threatening to file for joint custody. If this happens I will be filing for full custody. What are my odd of getting that if he has two open drug cases and has history of drug abuse and addiction?

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  • by Anonymous on November 22nd, 2006

    Anonymous

    If you two are not married, the biological father can file for joint custody. but, with his background and pending drug cases, it appears he is fighting a losing battle for custody.

    The courts frown on unfit parents who are ciminals or drug addicts. many children have been placed in foster homes, because of this situation.

    You should have no problem, but i would seek the advice of an attorney, where you live, just to be there, if needed.

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  • by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on July 15th, 2009

    Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN

    Jesus... Poor babies sound screwed either way.

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  • by George R. McCasland on July 15th, 2009

    George R. McCasland

    You choose to get pregnant by this guy. Does that make you any better a potential parent?

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  • by turbowray on November 23rd, 2006

    turbowray

    Custody, probably not, visitation, yes, and maybe with stipulations (going to rehab, taking UA's) He can though, if he does everything the courts ask him to, try for some kind of joint custody.

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on November 22nd, 2006

    Little Miss Dangerous

    Despite what we all know about unfit parents, the courts are reluctant to eliminate a parent from a child's life without first giving visitation a chance. That court may grant your baby's father supervised visitation. (This was the case with a friend of mine who adopted her nephew from her brother and druggie girlfriend. They gave the druggie way too many chances to do right by the child before terminating her parental rights.) Document your case well and make sure you are doing everything you can to demonstrate that you will provide a safe, loving and stable environment for your child.

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