Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

My 5 year olds father is threatening to take custody of her. He says that she is abused and all this. He has a jail record I believe for theft so a felony. I wasn't working for a while due to going to school. He is saying I'm unfit. He also says he has texts from like 3-4 years ago when we were together and I told him that I put soap in her mouth cuz she kept back talking and throwing fits not getting her way and also bout my mother smacking her butt with flyswatter. Can he use any of this against me? And can he find me unfit when I have no record, don't do drugs or have alcohol problem, have a job now ( cuz was going to school) and I have 2 other kids plus my fiances 3 other kids every other weekend?


Asked on 3/26/14, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

The real question is :"Could he win a custody dispute in court?" The answer is yes, it is possible. You can improve your chances by not using soap or flyswatters anymore, and maybe taking a parenting class to demonstrate that you have improved your parenting skills. Also, sit down with an attorney in your community to discuss this further.

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Answered on 4/02/14, 6:14 am


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