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Some parents who separate agree for a joint custody to their
child. This means that they have to share the time that they will spend on the
child and also share on the expenses for the child’s education, daily living
and so on. Custody also has something to do with the decision-making on the
child’s behalf regarding education and financial management. However, there are
separated parents who do not want to share the custody of their child. Hence,
they fight for sole custody.
Child’s Sole Custody in Nevada
In Nevada, if the child is still a minor, the sole custody automatically
goes to the mother, making it hard for fathers to win the sole custody of his
child. But don’t worry. It is still possible for the father to win his child’s
sole custody with the help of a good criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas.
There would be a process of observation and interviews from professionals (who may be a lawyer or a psychologist) and acquaintances of both parties. The judge will also ask questions to both parties. The last stage of the process requires the decision of the judge on who will win the child’s sole custody.
There would be a process of observation and interviews from professionals (who may be a lawyer or a psychologist) and acquaintances of both parties. The judge will also ask questions to both parties. The last stage of the process requires the decision of the judge on who will win the child’s sole custody.
Granting Sole Custody
Here are the factors considered by courts when granting sole
custody rights:
- Parenting ability - The court has to know who reaches out more to the child and who could satisfy the needs of the child emotionally. The parent has to prove that he/she teaches good values and that he is a good example to the child.
- Financial Stability - The parent has to prove that he/she can give every need of the child and support him monetarily.
- Health - A healthy parent can function more than a weak one.
- Involvement in child’s every activity - The parent has to prove that he/she is engaged with the child’s activities in school, community and home.
In some cases, one party easily gets the sole custody
because he/she has proven that the other party isn’t a good example to the
child. It is either the other party hurts the child, takes illegal drugs or has
a mental or behavioral problem. If one party is not able to prove it, the case
has to undergo the regular process.
If you want to win the sole custody of your child, hire a
Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer that could surely help you win the case. Atty.
Ross C. Goodman is the most experienced and the most reliable criminal defense
lawyer in Las Vegas. Call
his law firm, Goodman Law Group, at (702) 383-5088 for a free legal
consultation.