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Joint custody question

  • 14-07-2015 10:59AM
    #1
    Gleeso_Finglas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 236 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    I was wondering if any of you can help me out. My stepsons father is applying for joint custody. He is 11 years old and hates going to stay over 1 night a week. He will be devastated if his father gets joint custody.

    Can anyone please give advice asap on how we can go about making sure he does not get joint custody. Its heartbreaking for us all.

    Many Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    HelenV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭HelenV


    Gleeso_Finglas wrote: »
    Hi Folks,

    I was wondering if any of you can help me out. My stepsons father is applying for joint custody. He is 11 years old and hates going to stay over 1 night a week. He will be devastated if his father gets joint custody.

    Can anyone please give advice asap on how we can go about making sure he does not get joint custody. Its heartbreaking for us all.

    Many Thanks in advance.

    Are you sure it's joint custody and not joint guardianship he's seeking?

    Has his natural father ever paid maintenance for his son?

    The lad's mother needs to see a solicitor a.s.a.p. The court will now listen to the wishes of the child but I think there is a strong possibility they will grant some form of access to the father as they may see it as in the best longterm interests of the child.


  • #3
    Jamaican Me Crazy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭Jamaican Me Crazy


    If you OH and her ex were married then he would automatically have joint custody. If they were never married then it is most likely joint guardianship he is applying for. It is really not a big deal and the fight and upset she would have to go through to give reasons why he shouldn't have it is probably not worth it (unless there are serious and genuine concerns).

    At 11 years old the child should have a say in his access arrangements so if he is comfortable doing so could he not just tell his dad he would prefer not to stay overnight? Just have the visit during the day or maybe go for a few hours on a mid week evening or something.


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