Custody

[Hayhop]

When my ex and I split up (we were not married) i gave him PR. After 3 years of me sorting my life out and getting married to a great man, my ex has now started threatening fighting for custody for our son. Now he attempted commiting suicide about 1 and 1/2 year ago, and his present g/friend has aswell, they live together in a small place, he is now unemployed, after giving up his job. What chances does he have of it even getting into court?

[georgit79]

What is PR Hayhop? Parental Rights? Anyway, it doesn't look like he stands a cat's chance in the hot place of getting to court, if you ask me. Don't worry and be strong!

[halfwit]

You dont say how old you're child is. If they are a reasonable age, their views of where they want to live will be taken into account. Based on the info supplied it is obvious your ex could not offer a stable and settled home life so at the present time i would not think he would get custody.Having said that,unless your ex has been a bad father let him have as much contact as possible with your child. Kids need both loving mums and dads even if they do not live together.

[MORELLO]

None. A Judge will always look at what circumstances are best for the child. I'm a step dad in a similar situation. My partner sometimes worries her ex, who has access, may go for custody one day and though it's clear he loves his son, I KNOW we provide a much more stable environment. Try not to worry.