What are the reasons that a mother could not have 50/50 custody of her l2 yr. old daughter?
962131
Sometimes the living situation of the mother and or the history of her living like drug use lack of jobs or work placement and just not a structured home for times of home visit possiblemistreatmentof the children violence alcohol abuse and many other reasons \njail time, seedy boyfriends, I would recommend you get a list from your local social affairs dept. and one from family affairs some Law offices may have info on this as well.
374438
kids of that age are very hard work as any parent will tell you.  The first rule with out knowing your circumstances is not to try to replace the mother that i assume they have lost for what ever reason.  You must be the adult and keep respect on both sides.  As one of the other answerer's says try going to the park, have fun join in with them, give them your time it is worth more that any money.
199909
You are no longer responsible for your daughter if she is 18 years old or older.  Legally, she is on her own.  You no longer have to provide food, clothing or shelter for her.  It's unfortunate for everyone around her, that she has a drug habbit.  I'm sure she is putting a lot of stress on you.  You are not able to live your own life.  \n\nPrayer seems like the only answer....
225137
it depends on why you can not be together if it is parents that are stopping it there might be a reason why
984045
Usually, the child can "choose" which parent they wish to reside with when they are over 12 or 13.\n\nHire an attorney -ask him if he can do an emergency ex parte motion for your husband to have full custody and/or remove her from her mother's home, or guardian ad litem; and a temporary restraining order.  Remedies should exist via the family court system.   \n\nYou may want to contact her doctor and tell him what is going on.  He perhaps has pull with CPS to quickly remove her from this environment.
793924
She will have to prove to the courts that she and the daughter would be better off moving. Most courts won't look kindly upon her picking up and moving without a guaranteed job wherever she is moving to. Tell her to get her ducks in a row, then issue a written 30 day's notice to the father outlining the wheres and whys of the move. If he fights it, she'll at the very least be equipped with a good arguement.
177087
you always do, but you can get it reduced since she has no actual physical custody of your kid. Talk to your lawyer, because I think you may have to ask for custody to prove you are not just being a scum bag
1184693
unfortunately, even if you had sole custody of your daughter, you may not be able to leave the state without a court order specifically stating that you have permission to do so...\n\nsad but true
45916
I can understand how one tragedy can lead to another. She may be ready to be a responsible parent but, the children may have already suffered irreversible harm especially the son who was beaten brutally. The state and the courts have a responsibliity to protect those children even when a parent is unable to. The courts and social services try to do everything they can to keep the family intact whenever possible. I don't know if there is anything she can do at this point. If she is not currently seeing her children, she can apply for visitation and the courts will decide the outcome. If they refuse visitation that will pretty much tell her that she has no chance to get them back.
425222
Depends on the situation.  If the mother is a crack wh*re (or some other similar shortcoming), then many dad's would never stop fighting and nothing would work.  If the dad is just mad and trying to make the mother's life h*ll, then you have to chill him out someway, or make the battle seem so uphill and costly that he'll just give it up.  Also, if the father is being denied his inherent rights to play a part in his child's life, then it would be evil to try and deny him these rights.
805504
Contact the consulate again  and they will help you!!!! However I encourage your daughter to wait until she is of legal age!!! She is still a child and it is hard enough to take on the new role of mother plus now a wife too!!!\nSounds like a recipe for divorce in a few years from now!!\n\n\nRemember that is only my opinion on marriage for the young!!!  I do not know what your personal beliefs might be and I would not wish to disrespect any of your cultural traditions or religious beliefs!!\n\nGood Luck and may your grandchild be wonderful!
541677
Unfortunately, while not fair, the law usually favors the tenant. Has your daughter offered her anything to move? That might be the only way. Or court?? Good luck to you both.
587740
i think your parents did right in not treating her, since she is their daughter, they would have a hard time making rational decisions concerning her care, there is too much emotion involved and that could compromise their abilities to help her.
301726
36-40 yrs older than her grandchild...making her 18-20yrs old when she had her child as well as her child being 18-20 when the grandbaby was born. I feel it is only fair to bring a child into this world if you can properly provide for it, and lets face it...you're not getting anywhere these days without at least a high school diploma and you're not getting that till you're 17-18....so that's what i think.
69668
This could just be a situation blown all out of proportion.  This is not the first child to come and her expectations could be running very high.\nShe does need to settle down, perhaps if the mother told her that if she cannot act more mature about this that she will not be able to come or come but have the trip shortened.
143713
It is Very difficult to get Sole custody. You have to PROVE that the mother is unfit and is harming your child in some way. Being in jail sounds bad but since she is in jail she can not be doing anything harmful. (In the courts point of view) Fighting this will be tough. You would be better off trying to change visitation. Try to get it that it has to be supervised. \n\nI would go talk to a lawyer. The first consultation is usually free. (and custody battles can be expensive)
951591
If she is over 18 and her dad never claimed US citizenship, she is SOL.  She is not nor can she claim US citizenship.  My wife was the same way, it sucks, but thats the law.\nP.S. In 1943 the Japanese ran the Philippines, any American would have been in a POW camp.