How does a (married) father get equal shared custody of 3 yr old son?
My husband and I would like to file for equal (50/50) physical custody of his son. Currently he has shared legal and physical custody but my stepson spends 2/3 of his time at his mother's house. How do we best present ourselves, what information do we need to be keeping on his mother?
File for a Custodial Change..Show stability and solidarity going into the split custody resolution. Possibly just ask for Court Mediation to resolve the Custody time issues as this could reduce out of the pocket expenses.
Document every interaction positive or negative with both his son and EX significant other, Daycare , Doctor and play dates (who, what and where)..
Ask for every alternating week. One week is yours and the other week the mothers.
Divide and alternate the Holidays (which holidays qualify Valentines/St Patrick's Day or just the Major holidays Thanksgiving/Christmas/Easter/4th of July) and who has custody on his birthday (How about Parents/Grandparents birthdays and yearly family gatherings?)
Good Luck!
March 13th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
You need to visit Shared-parenting websites and pull information from there. Also, network with those who advocate shared-parenting. They will help you get all the information you need.
I, myself, am a member of the American Coalition for Fathers & Children
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hhtp://www.acfc.org
March 13th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
File with the court and tell the judge you want more time with your child. I would think dates of when the child is with the mother and date of when the child is with the father would be enough.
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March 13th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Bottom line: You need to prove that it is in the best interest of the child to have equal time with both parents.
Custody cases get messy…unless she is willing to part with part of her parenting time voluntarily, there is a good chance you will need to hire an attorney.
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March 13th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
File for a Custodial Change..Show stability and solidarity going into the split custody resolution. Possibly just ask for Court Mediation to resolve the Custody time issues as this could reduce out of the pocket expenses.
Document every interaction positive or negative with both his son and EX significant other, Daycare , Doctor and play dates (who, what and where)..
Ask for every alternating week. One week is yours and the other week the mothers.
Divide and alternate the Holidays (which holidays qualify Valentines/St Patrick's Day or just the Major holidays Thanksgiving/Christmas/Easter/4th of July) and who has custody on his birthday (How about Parents/Grandparents birthdays and yearly family gatherings?)
Good Luck!
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I have been there and best to remember any change or modification should be for the best interest of the child to have continued and fulfilling relationships with both parents…