Hi everyone
I'm in need of some advice or guidance on a very sensitive matter. I'm seeking to obtain sole custody of my 6-year-old son. Three years ago, my ex-husband and I separated, and we made an agreement over shared custody of our child. Our child now spends 4 days with each of us, respectively, on rotation. My ex and I communicate mainly by way of e-mail. Although I cannot complain about his parenting skills, I firmly believe that I should have full custody.Over time I came to the conclusion that my son is living in poverty. I mean sure, my ex lives with his family, but he has never maintained a job in his whole life, because of some psychological problems which he's had for some 15 years now. Meanwhile, I work myself to exhaustion in a very physically demanding job. Recently, I asked him to draw an agreement of custody change to avoid legal battles but he "politely" refused and sought help in social assistance. Now, he is on WELFARE. IMHO he made a bad move. Shortly after, the welfare program contacted me and urged me to pay child support! Yes, even retroactive. If that's not enough, he is actually eligible for legal aid. My reasons for filing a motion to change:1) He has never worked (poor example for the child)2. He suffers from depression or something of the sort (if he cant work, he cant parent, period)3) He is on welfare now; he could be chasing some disability program (he may never work, what a role model for the child)Taking into account all of this, how certain should I be that I can obtain full custody of my child when we settle this issue in court?
Thank You
I'm in need of some advice or guidance on a very sensitive matter. I'm seeking to obtain sole custody of my 6-year-old son. Three years ago, my ex-husband and I separated, and we made an agreement over shared custody of our child. Our child now spends 4 days with each of us, respectively, on rotation. My ex and I communicate mainly by way of e-mail. Although I cannot complain about his parenting skills, I firmly believe that I should have full custody.Over time I came to the conclusion that my son is living in poverty. I mean sure, my ex lives with his family, but he has never maintained a job in his whole life, because of some psychological problems which he's had for some 15 years now. Meanwhile, I work myself to exhaustion in a very physically demanding job. Recently, I asked him to draw an agreement of custody change to avoid legal battles but he "politely" refused and sought help in social assistance. Now, he is on WELFARE. IMHO he made a bad move. Shortly after, the welfare program contacted me and urged me to pay child support! Yes, even retroactive. If that's not enough, he is actually eligible for legal aid. My reasons for filing a motion to change:1) He has never worked (poor example for the child)2. He suffers from depression or something of the sort (if he cant work, he cant parent, period)3) He is on welfare now; he could be chasing some disability program (he may never work, what a role model for the child)Taking into account all of this, how certain should I be that I can obtain full custody of my child when we settle this issue in court?
Thank You
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