Simply having a mental illness problem, such as depression, however, does not mean that you will lose custody of your child, either physical or legal. Many people suffer from mental illness, including depression and anxiety, and are great primary caregivers and decision makers for their children.
Tips to Follow in a Child Custody Battle Don't say anything negative about the other parent. Don't deny the children's contact, phone contact, or parenting time with the other parent. Continue to communicate with the other parent. Don't let your feelings get the best of you.
Habeas Corpus is a legal action through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention. In custody disputes, a parent may file a writ of Habeas Corpus asking the court to order the other parent to return the child.
Mothers historically have won more custody battles due to traditional roles and perceptions of mothers as the primary caregivers. However, this trend is changing as courts increasingly focus on the best interests of the child, considering many factors beyond traditional roles.
Habeas Corpus is a legal action through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention. In custody disputes, a parent may file a writ of Habeas Corpus asking the court to order the other parent to return the child.
Ideal custody witnesses are witnesses who typically are neutral: teachers, coaches, medical providers; parents of the children's friends.
If you no longer want to continue with your custody and visitation case, you can file a motion asking the judge to dismiss it. However, if the other parent has already come to court or filed legal papers in the case, both you and the other parent must sign the motion for dismissal.
This is a two part answer. First file an Answer to her petition (specific denial) then file your (2) counterclaim for primary custody specifying your specific reasons or basis. Get an attorney to review your petition and answer before filing to get a better chance for winning.