Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am trying to find out if i can get full custody of my daughter and divorce. Her father has ptsd and many other mental illnesses. we have had 3 previous documented domestic violence cases and i do not want my daughter alone with him. what do i need to do?


Asked on 1/02/13, 8:41 am

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Daphne Macklin Law Office of Daphne L. Macklin

You should consult with the Family Law Facilitator in your county as well as an experienced family law attorney. When you file for divorce you will need to file for sole legal and physical custody of your child. While your child's father may have significant mental health issues and a history of domestic violence, these challenges do not categorically deny him his rights as a father to have contact with the child. You need to develop a strategy for parenting issues that may involve limiting visitation to supervised settings and taking other steps to assure your child's safety. Good luck with this.

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Answered on 1/02/13, 10:38 am


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