Can I get full custody of my child if the father is not active in his life?

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Can I get full custody of my child if the father is not active in his life?

Asked on October 2, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

This is something you would need to prove to the family courtwhen petitioning for sole custody and child support. Further, if you do get sole custody, you would still and the court would still need to address the issue visitation, schedules and whether it should be supervised. 


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