Legal Question in Family Law in California

child custody

I currently have sole legal/physical custody. The

other parent has reasonable visitation with no over

night visits. The child has had minimal contact with

this parent since birth. That parent has hired an

attorney and wants to take the child every other

weekend. How likely is it that this might happen? Will

information that I have documented about undesirable

behaviors by this parent be considered by the court?

To avoid problems when we first filed,I took less than

1/2 of what I was entitled to for support & child

care. How do I go about getting thi


Asked on 3/20/01, 3:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: child custody

Dear Inquirer:

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information about California Family Law, Tenants'

Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, and EDD

hearings and appeals, as well as information

about me (education, experience, et cetera)

and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

The facts that you have provided are not clear

enough and/or complete enough to provide a

definitive answer to you inquiry; however, I would

say that every other weekend is not unreasonable.

The court should consider all factors to determine

what is in the best interest of the child. Regarding

child support, if you accepted less than guideline,

you can request a modification without showing a

change of circumstance. The modification could be

retroactive to day you FILED for it.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with

us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 6/05/01, 1:26 pm


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