Can you lose custody for bad mouthing the other parent?

Can you lose custody for bad mouthing the other parent?

You may be tempted to bad mouth your ex and their family but think twice. You may lose custody of your child by such antics. If the custodial parent begins to bad mouth her ex’s new family then the Courts have issued decisions placing that child with the new family unit.

What do you do when your child refuses to visit the other parent?

Specifically, you could ask your child’s other parent to call the child on the phone or come over to your house and try to speak with the child who is refusing visits. This helps the other parent understand the situation and places some obligation on their part to facilitate visits.

How do I prove my ex is an unfit parent?

How Does a Family Court Determine If a Parent Is Unfit?A history of child abuse. A history of substance abuse. A history of domestic violence. The parent’s ability to make age-appropriate decisions for a child. The parent’s ability to communicate with a child. Psychiatric concerns. The parent’s living conditions. The child’s opinion.

Why do courts favor the mother?

In the rare cases where a father requested custody, the judge would rule in favor of the mom. Why? The judges were mostly men and didn’t see child raising as a proper role for a father. The presiding judge would typically see the mother as better suited for this role.