Legal Question in Family Law in California
child custody-visitation
Ex-girlfriend is taking us to court for visitation & joint custody. Child has been in our total care for the past 5 years. Although, legally it reads that there is joint custody, but we have physical custody. Ex is in & out of jail & drug rehab (she never completes) and changes address frequently. When visits were allowed child's safety was always at jeopardy. We asked that she not call or write until she completes a drug rehab & and show stability for some time. She has refused to work with us or communicate with us directly. Instead, tries to go through child.
What do we need to do/prove to obtain sole custody of the child and limit visitations. Ex has not provided child support or had any input on school, medical treatment etc. So we would like to make what has been legal.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Reply: child custody-visitation
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Re: child custody-visitation
YOu did not say who is trying to keep the mother from the child. If one of the you is the father and he has a paternity order, you should file a motion to modify visitation. Then request that all visitation be supervised as mother may expose him to drugs. Also request an order that she no ingest any non prescription drugs within 24 hours prior and during the visit.
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