Why would a judge grant full custody?

Why would a judge grant full custody?

The clearest reason to ask for sole custody is to protect your child from physical harm, especially if the other parent has a history of any of the following issues: ABUSE: If a parent has assaulted or sexually abused the other parent or any child, this presents an obvious danger to their child.

What are the benefits of sole custody?

The benefit of sole physical and legal custody is that the child lives with you and you don’t need to consult with the other parent to make important decisions about the child’s life, such as educational, medical and religious choices. Being granted sole custody does not impact the other parent’s right to visitation.

Why would a judge not grant 50/50 custody?

With 50/50 physical custody, each parent spends an equal amount of time with the child. Since this arrangement requires a lot of cooperation between parents, judges won’t approve it unless they believe it will work and is in the child’s best interest.

Can a judge overrule a mediation agreement?

Overturning a settlement agreement that was reached through mediation isn’t easy, but it’s also not impossible. Even in these cases, courts will usually only throw out a settlement agreement if the petitioning party can provide evidence: Of fraud, deceit, coercion, duress, misrepresentation, or overreaching; or.

How long does mediation take for child custody?

Each mediation session can run for a shorter period, such as around three hours, or even a full day. In some cases, it can take a number of sessions to resolve some of the more significant issues. This is obviously expedited if both parties come prepared and willing to compromise.

Do mediators talk to the judge?

In some local courts, mediators make recommendations to the judge about child custody and visitation. If you and the other parent cannot agree on a parenting plan through mediation, the mediator is asked to give the court a written recommendation.

What happens if one parent does not attend mediation?

If one or both parties fail to attend mediation, the Court will be notified. If this occurs, it is important that you still appear at the Court hearing on the date scheduled. However, both parties should be prepared to provide an explanation to the judge why they were unable to attend mediation.

What happens if my ex refuses to go to mediation?

If you don’t respond or decline mediation without a good reason, you will usually have to explain why you declined mediation to the judge, if your case subsequently goes to court.