Legal Question in Family Law in California

Mom's suicide attempt grounds for custody change?

My husband has 50% custody of his 5 year old son.

Today his mom swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills.

She also did this about 1 1/2 years ago. Is it a waste

of our time to go to court and request primary custody

for my husband and supervised visitation for her? He

was with us when the suicide attempt was made. How do

we find a good att


Asked on 6/18/00, 12:44 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Mom's suicide attempt grounds for custody change?

If you are located in Southern California, you may call me for a free consultation at 818-342-8020 x1,

Thank You,

Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.

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Answered on 8/16/00, 3:43 am
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Mom's suicide attempt grounds for custody change?

I am assuming that the mother you refer to is the mother of the your husband's son. You should immediately request sole legal and physical custody of the child. Mother has some mental problems that may represent a threat to the safety and welfare of the child.

The faster you act in this case the better. You may have to explain why you did not take action 1 1/2 years ago.

To find a good attorney contact friends, the local bar association, or other such source.

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Answered on 8/16/00, 1:30 pm
Nina Gohari Law Office Of Nina N. Gohari

Re: Mom's suicide attempt grounds for custody change?

YOU MAY CALL ME IF YOU LIVE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY OR ORANGE COUNTY. CALL ME AT 310-839-7700 FOR A FREE INTIAL CONSULTATION. NINA N. GOHARI, ESQ.

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Answered on 8/16/00, 7:34 pm


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