Can my husband get full custody of my child?
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My marine veteran husband recently walked out on his job. He left me and my 3 year-old daughter, I work 2 jobs to pay the rent and get ahead. He broke my $400 phone and didn't pay for it. He took my car andstopped making payments on it. He has been cheating with many woman. He doesn't give me any money for anything. He keeps saying he's going to fight for custody of my daughter, can he do that?
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Norm
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Under the law in most states parents are given equal rights to custody of children in divorce actions. As for physical custody it is no longer assumed that only a Mother can adequately raise a child in their house and Fathers given only visitation. Parents are usually give joint custody in decision making, etc. and sometimes parents who work together split physical custody as well.
Courts are hesitant to give full custody - no rights in decision making, etc., - to only one parent. But your husband can fight you, yes. Courts consider and decide custody issues "in the best interests of the child." His behaviour can be a factor in determining his ability to care for your daughter. Seek legal help with all this. There are legal services for women that are either free or inexpensive. Legal Aide as well. Good luck.
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