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Teenager does not want ex-boyfriend to be part of babies life.
When making custody orders, the Court considers primarily what is in the best interest of the child. Whether or not the father wants to pay child support is of no consequence. Under your facts, if your ex-boyfriend has gang ties and if he and his family (if they live together) abuse drugs, you have a very strong argument that the child is not safe when in his custody, and thus should remain in your custody. However, if your ex-boyfriend can impress upon the Court that he is responsible and...
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Unmarried parents fighting for custody
Unfortunately, there is no clear answer. You have to remember that in making the decision, the Court will consider whether or not the move is in the best interest of the child. In considering whether the move is in the best interest of the child, the court will examine how it will affect the child and the child's relationship with both parents. If there is a parent in California who has a relationship with the child who is genuinely interested in the child and not opposing the move out of...
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Procedure for getting full custody of child under CA family law
It's possible. The Court makes custody orders based on the best interest of the child. If you are able to prove that your daughter is unsupervised or otherwise in a dangerous environment when with her father, the Court could order sole physical custody to you. However, in my experience, the Court is generally reluctant to take a parent's rights away and will often order supervised visitation in situations where one parent cannot be fully trusted to be left alone with a child. Supervisors...
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