What are my chances!?
I'm going for residency of my daughter in a few months, the reason being my ex partner has gone back to the way she was before we first met; she's an alcholic with reports of abh, common assault on a police officer and also assaults on myself and her next door neighbour she has been arrested 5 times in the past year since we have been split and admitted to hospital twice for ill health (alchol related).
On 1 occasion I took my daughter back to my home and she reported me for kidnap whilst she was in hospital but then signed herself out and didnt appear for 3 days or contact til i sent her a text saying sign her to me and you have access like i have now! within minutes she was on her way for my daughter.
What are the chances of me a father actually winning the residency order?
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from what you are saying it sounds like you have a good chance of winning, it will also depend on your previous legal status. do you have priors? If you do you'll need to sort out some statements saying you've changed...
If you don't have priors, you don't have anything to worry about, make sure you express your view that your child should be able to see her mother... as long as she is fit for it, ask for her to go to AA classes because you fear for your child's safety... because it sounds like you are.
You will need to provide evidence that you are fit, financially, emotionally and are able to provide the love and attention needed to raise a child. if you can do this, the judge will be convinced that you are dedicated to making this childs life a happy one and you'll likely win your case.
Good Luck and I sincerely hope that your intentions are what's best for the child, that's the most important thing.
sounds like you have a very good chance and why shouldnt you, your ex sounds like a terrible role model for a child o be around.
Speak to a solicitor matey.
With this kind of history, I would say you have an excellent chance of getting residency of your daughter.
The courts want a stable secure home for children, and are now realising that this isn't always with the mother.
Good luck, I hope everything works out well for you.
Have you sought legal advice?
Sounds messy - is there a social worker involved?
You need to note down the issues, like the ones you detail above.
Thankfully things are changing and fathers do get a much better deal but you would need concrete evidence of the things she has done that put your daughter at risk of harm/neglect
How old is your daughter? What does she want? She would be aksed this in the court process if old enough.
Good luck though
Its all changed in recent years hun,its whoever is competent or incompetent looks like you'll be getting your daughter hun big hugs to you xx
I'm sorry I don't know the chances of you getting residency of your daughter but, I just wanted to say well done you for being so responsible, my ex can't even be bothered to show up to see his own 5 year old. Sounds like your daughter has a really great dad. lots and lots of luck x
i think you will have a good chance of getting your daughter.
If the mother is viewed as not suitable by the court for whatever reasons you will get your girl ..
They have to weigh up who the child will be better off with and by the sounds of it it sounds like you ...
Personally i would be strengthening my case by involving a social worker now ..
Stay strong and focused for your daughter and depending on her age they may well ask her who she wishes to stay for ..
Also they will look at your house etc .. good luck xx
You've mentioned the courts and police, why hasn't CPS (Child Protective Services) been involved yet ? The mother according to your version of things is clearly incapable of taking care of a three year old, let alone herself. Make sure when speaking to counsel these concerns are raised. Good luck and God Bless !
Calling CPS now unless a urgent need to, can eventually backfire on you. It could be viewed as a malicious act on your part, sit tight, be patient, and all will be well. Have faith !
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