How the Court Decides When a Parent Seeks Sole Child Custody

If you are seeking sole child custody in your divorce, it is important that you understand the issues that will be reviewed by the court. It is not necessarily going to be a simple task to gain sole child custody, particularly if the parents are in contention on this issue.

Generally, it is assumed that it is the best interests of the children to have access to both parents. There are some circumstances in which the court will grant just one parent sole child custody, however. The judge in your case will carefully review all of the information submitted by your child custody lawyer, as well as from the opposing attorney, in coming to a decision on this critical issue.

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Sole custody (or full custody) in essence means you, as the parent, do not share custody with any other person, including the children’s other parent. One of the issues the judge will be considering is which of the parents is more likely to allow the child to have continuing contact with the other parent, as well as visitation. When you are granted sole legal custody of your child, you hold the right to make all important decisions on your own. These decisions include matters related to education, health, and other issues.  

If you have concerns about the safety or health of your child while under the care of the other parent, it may be necessary to seek sole child custody. To be successful, it will be necessary to prove to the court that this decision will definitely be in the best interests of the child. Some of the issues that can influence the decision in your favor could include:

• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Criminal activities
• Domestic violence
• Child abuse
• Incarceration
• Abandonment

Attorney Richard Jacinto has been serving the Pasadena community for decades. His depth of knowledge on the subject of child custody has been gained over his many years in practice. He is not only well-versed on California law, his years representing clients in child custody cases have given him deep insight into how the court comes to decisions on child custody.

First, the court is likely to look unfavorably upon those who make negative accusations about the other parent without providing supporting evidence and documentation. If you have concerns about gaining sole child custody, it is advised that you connect with Richard Jacinto and discuss this matter with him personally. Various types of supporting information can be collected, making the case for sole child custody much more powerful, and far more likely to succeed when reviewed by a Pasadena judge.

What The Court Needs as Evidence in Child Custody Cases

Evidence that can sway the judge in your favor can include several types of information:

• Witness testimony

• Domestic violence police reports
• Medical reports regarding injuries
• Police reports associated with child abuse
• Evidence of drug use or addiction
• Restraining orders
• Evidence of criminal convictions

If you have concerns about child custody, it could not be more important that you have legal representation familiar with all state law, as well as a lawyer who has extensive experience working within the judicial system in Pasadena. Connect with Richard S. Jacinto for immediate assistance from an attorney that cares about you, your children, and your child custody case. Call now.