- How do courts decide custody and visitation?
- Is it possible that I could LOSE custody?
- What if my child’s father was never involved before?
- What does ‘best interests of the child’ mean?
- What are my options when it comes to coparenting arrangements?
There’s nothing much scarier for a mom than the possibility of a custody case, and they can come up in all sorts of different ways. Maybe your custody case is part of an ongoing divorce case. It could also be a standalone case—if you and your husband aren’t ready to get a divorce yet but still need custody determined, or if you and your child’s father never married. It’s also possible that yours is a modification. If custody has been determined before, you could be going back to court to determine custody, visitation, or support based on your changed circumstances. Even if you don’t think that your child’s father will fight you for custody, it’s a good idea to get information about what you may find yourself facing.