The Chair takes a vote on the Request for Permission to Withdraw a Motion. If a majority of those present and voting are in favor of withdrawing the motion, then it is withdrawn.
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.
Once withdrawn, it is as if the original motion was never made, so the same motion can be made again later at same meeting. Any member can ask the mover of the motion to withdraw it.
You can withdraw motions but there is never a reason to withdraw an already submitted motion for summary judgment, other than because the case settled.
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Personal records A proposed visitation schedule showing when you'd like to exchange the child. If you already have a schedule, a list of missed or denied parenting time. An expense report showing you contribute financially to your child's needs. Printouts of texts, emails and other messages with your co-parent.
An unstable parent often exhibits mental health issues, substance abuse, erratic behavior, inability to meet children's basic needs, and financial or legal troubles, affecting their capacity to provide a stable environment for their child.
One of the most effective ways to strengthen your case is to provide concrete evidence of your role as a caregiver. Document your involvement in your child's life by keeping detailed records of things like doctor's appointments, school activities, extracurricular engagements, and any other significant events.
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Mothers historically have won more custody battles due to traditional roles and perceptions of mothers as the primary caregivers.