Do divorced parents have to live in the same state?

Do divorced parents have to live in the same state?

Both parents do not have to live in the same state to have either joint legal or joint physical custody.

Can a father stop a mother from moving?

Stopping a custodial parent from moving away with your child usually requires invoking the court with appropriate jurisdiction over your case. You will likely need to file a motion arguing that the move constitutes a material change of circumstances and/or that the move away is not in the child’s best interests.

How far apart can parents live and still have 50/50 custody?

Rule of thumb is parents need to live within 20 miles of each other. Generally in cases involving parents that live more than 20 miles apart there’s usually a primary physical custodial parent because more than 20 miles just becomes too difficult to have the children going between two homes 50 percent of the time.

How many overnights is joint custody?

Alberta figures sole custody child support amounts based on one parent’s gross monthly income, minus some standard deductions. Shared custody means that the non-residential parent hosts the children for 146 overnights or more annually. Fewer than 146 overnights leads to sole custody.

How do I prove my child’s father is unfit?

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.

Can a mother lose custody for dating a felon?

While dating a felon does not automatically mean you will lose custody of your child, the child’s other parent can use it as an argument against you in court. The child’s other parent may argue that the child is in danger due to your dating partner, or that the fact you are dating a felon makes you an unfit parent.