What do you do when your child refuses to visit the other parent?
What do you do when your child refuses to visit the other parent?
You do have to physically take the child to the place of handover as ordered by the Court. It is not enough to simply take the child to handover. If the child says they do not want to go, you have a positive obligation to encourage the child to spend time with the other parent.
Does mental illness affect child custody?
The paramount consideration in any situation regarding parenting arrangements is that of the child’s best interests; therefore whether or not a parent has a mental illness will only be considered relevant if it is found to affect their capacity as a parent.
Can you lose custody of your child due to depression?
Yes, but only if your condition affects your ability to parent your child. You are more likely to lose custody if your diagnosis has caused you to: Neglect your child’s basic needs. Have episodes of aggression or self-harm.
What are unfit living conditions?
Premises may be unfit for any reason, including disrepair or dilapidation, defects in drainage, plumbing, lighting, ventilation or construction, infection with a contagious disease, unsanitary conditions likely to cause sickness to occupants.
What makes a house unfit for human habitation?
If the structure is unstable or there is a severe problem with damp in the property, it may be deemed uninhabitable. If the layout is unsafe, if there isn’t enough natural light, or if there is not enough ventilation, the problem may be uninhabitable.
