Legal Question in Family Law in California

custody

My ex and I agreed I would have pyhiscal custody of our child during the divorce. He has since found out his cancer has returned and would like custody of our child for one year. If I agree to this am I going to lose my rights? Is there a way to file paperwork through the court to ensure I can regain custody after that time, or if he becomes to ill to care for her? Would that be considered abandonment? Please help......


Asked on 8/16/02, 11:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: custody

No you would not be giving up your rights. All child custody agreements and orders are modifiable with a change in circumstances. A change in his health, making it more difficult to for him to care for the child would be a change in circumstances. You should be working with an attorney and a counselor for your child, this is going to be a very traumatic and difficult time for the child and you have only one opportunity to help him through the circumstances. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 8/17/02, 11:25 am


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