This form is motion for modification of a prior custody divorce decree in order to obtain sole custody of a minor child on the grounds that the present custodial parent is unfit to continue to have sole custody of the child. This form is a generic example of such an motion that may be referred to when preparing such a pleading for your particular state.
Delaware Motion for Modification or Amendment of Prior Custody Order in Divorce Decree to Obtain Sole Custody of Minor Child Due to Unfitness of Custodial Parent
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How to fill out Motion For Modification Or Amendment Of Prior Custody Order In Divorce Decree To Obtain Sole Custody Of Minor Child Due To Unfitness Of Custodial Parent?
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A first right of refusal clause that provides the other parent with the opportunity to have additional parenting time in the event a baby sitter or other care giver is needed for a designated amount of time.
Under Delaware law, parents are joint natural custodians of their children. When parents live separate and apart, either or both parents may file a petition in Family Court asking that the court award custody to him/her.
If a parent is going to move from this state with the child, that parent must tell the other parent as soon as he or she knows they are moving. If the moving parent does not tell the other parent, he or she may be considered to be interfering with the other parent's right to visitation and contact with the child.
What exactly is an unfit parent in the eyes of the law? The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
In the context of parental unfitness, the court would consider the physical and mental health of the parents, their ability to provide a stable and safe home environment, whether there was abuse or domestic violence in the home, and whether there was drug or alcohol abuse, among other things.
The award of sole legal custody will likely only occur when the non-custodial parent has issues with substance abuse, mental illness, domestic abuse or some other extraordinary circumstance. And, specifically in Delaware, the court will usually prefer to have both parents involved in making decisions for the child.
If the court grants their request, they alone will have the ability to make decisions about important issues regarding raising the child. The other parent would then have no authority to make these decisions, and the parent with sole legal custody would not need to consult with him prior to making decisions.
§ 785. Interference with custody; class G felony; class A misdemeanor. (2) Knowing that the person has no legal right to do so, the person takes or entices from lawful custody any incompetent person or other person entrusted by authority of law to the custody of another person or an institution.
