Does alcoholism affect child custody?
Alcohol use in itself doesn’t render a person an unfit parent, and it typically only becomes a problem in the family courts if there is evidence that the parent is drinking to excess and this is impacting on the children.
What can stop a father from getting joint custody?
The situations that could prevent a parent from gaining shared legal custody are similar to the situations that could prevent them from gaining shared physical custody.
- Ongoing drug or alcohol abuse.
- Child abuse or neglect.
- Domestic violence.
- Mental health issues.
- Jail time.
- Relocation.
Does a criminal record affect child custody?
Custody of a Child When You Have a Criminal Record Isn’t Impossible. If your ex attempts to use your charges or convictions as evidence against you in court, this doesn’t mean the custody of your child is automatically revoked because of a criminal record.
What is unfit mother?
An unfit parent is one who is incapable of providing a nurturing, safe, and appropriate environment for their child when that inability puts the child at serious risk of harm.
Do I have the right to know who my child is around UK?
The simple answer is no, you have no right to know where he is. I can say this for certain as I had to take my ex to court to get her to disclose her address (shared residency at that time), because my case was unusual and the mum has a chequered past the court ordered her to disclose.
Can my ex stop me seeing my child with my new partner?
Unfortunately, as long as you don’t suspect that they are going to harm your child in any way, and your ex-partner has a contact order to see your children, then there is not much you can do. If you think your child is at risk of harm from your ex-partner’s new partner then you must contact the police straight away.
How long should you wait before introducing a new partner to your child?
Before you even think about introducing your children to your new boyfriend, you need to have been dating for at least six months.
Do mothers have more rights than fathers UK?
The short answer to your question is yes, fathers do have the same parental rights as mothers. However, you should know that in the UK, whereas a mum automatically obtains parental responsibility as soon as her child is born, the situation is a bit more complicated for the dad.