Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child custody - single dad

Hi there. I currently have a 50/50 joint physical and legal custody with the mother (essentially every other week) for our son. Technically, she is the primary caretaker. Unfortunately, I am fed up with her instability, and lack of parenting towards our son Emery, who is two. She is a very unstable mother, unemployed, on welfare, drives without insurance with our son, has extreme mood swings, and once has left Emery in my care for two weeks straight without contacting me. She has moved three times in the past two years, and currently dates an ex-convict who has four other children. Recently, I enrolled our son in KinderCare, an educational and play daycare center for Emery's social and cognitive benefits. However, the mother thinks it is not beneficial for Emery and might have to take him out because shes the other half. She uses our son as a weapon against me and I am sick of it. Honestly, I want primary caretaker, and full custody, maybe 70/30 possibly. I currently am in the California National Guard, go to school full-time, and raise my son. I own a car, have insurance, and pretty much do what real people should do for their kids. I am responsible and I love my kid. Thank you.


Asked on 4/28/09, 10:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child custody - single dad

There are too many unknown facts to answer your question. You need gather more information and then consult with an attorney. What crimes was the boyfriend convicted. Also what evidence do you have of the other bad conduct. You should consult with an attorney to review all the facts.

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Answered on 4/30/09, 9:18 pm


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