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Posted by Dads Divorce in Visitation , quadraplegic , physical , Parenting , infant , distance , disability , custody , custody , CA , Ask A Lawyer
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Question: I am a quadraplegic father and I want to know what my rights are towards custody would be.I live about 70 miles away from my wife and son. He is 10 months old and I was with her up until one month ago when she said she wanted me to leave. I can see him during the day but not on overnights and she will leave him with her mother and father when she is gone. Answer: I cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of California as I am not licensed in that State. I have represented two disabled father's. Neither were quadriplegic, but were wheelchair bound. They each received more custody time than an every other weekend, one night a week, split summer schedule. However, in each of those cases the children were much older. The physical and mental health of the parents is a factor in many jurisdictions. The question comes down to your ability to get to and from the visitation locations and your ability to care for your son when he is in your custody. Can you change diapers, feed the child, bathe the child, get the child from the home in an emergency ect. If you can manage those tasks and the general parenting tasks your time should not be limited anymore than anyone else. If you are unable to perform those tasks, the court will take any limitations into account when determining the custody and visitation schedule.
Question: My sister in law has served my brother with papers for a divorce and he lives in Las Vegas Nevada and she is in Kingman Arizona -will the courts allow joint custody? Answer: Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Nevada or Arizona. In general the Courts will want to have two parents with joint custody. However there are two types of custody, physical and legal. Physical is the amount of time the parent spends with the child and legal is decision making. He should ask for both rights.
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Posted by Dads Divorce in welfare , verbal , Rules , Procedures , physical , OH , filing , emotional , counseling , Children , Ask A Lawyer , abuse
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Question: I am currently married and considering a divorce. I have called the police several times during one of her tirades. Each time the police show up I am the one who is advised to leave, or almost arrested. I have been told by the officers that if she even says I hit her, weather or not it's the truth, I will be arrested. The best advice they could give is that when it starts, leave. However, that leaves the kids to fall victim to the abuse because I can't get them out of the house, without a physical fight. My primary concern is not for me, but the welfare of the children. I have started listing all the times that she is verbally abusive to the kids. How do I prove the abuse? Answer: Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. I would suggest filing for divorce and getting temporary order of custody. Also get your kids into counseling as soon as possible. You did not mention their ages, but the reports to the counselor will help you prove this case. Also, keep a detailed journal.
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Posted by Dads Divorce in support , Rules , restraining , protection , Procedures , physical , order , MI , mental , group , Ask A Lawyer , abuse
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Question: I am a married man of almost eight years. My wife and I have two children (boys) ages 5 & 7. For years now, my wife has been saying how unhappy she is with our marriage. We have been to counseling without any positive results. When we argue, she will use profanity in reference to me in front of the children. She has, on many occassions, called me a moron, idiot, ignorant, plus many more very hurtful things the children do not need to hear. For the first time though, this morning while the kids were getting ready for school, she actually hit me in the face with her hand - gave me the middle finger - and said to get out of her face. Again, all in front of the kids. I have tried my best to let her know she has a problem with her temper being very short, they way she speaks to me in front of the children, the way she treats me in public with friends and/or strangers. I want to have some kind of official record of the hitting that took place this morning. I know our marriage is over. What options do I have as far as who can I report the physical contact to? Where can I get legal help? (I have very little money) Where can I get emotional support? (kinds of support groups) Answer: Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan. I suggest you contact the police in the event this occurs again. They may not be willing to take a report now about the previous incident. Also, in the event this continues, check with your local courthouse regarding what may be called an Adult Abuse Order or Order of Protection to prevent her from continuing her abusive behavior. As far as support groups, contact your local United Way agency or Catholic Charities. Both organizations keep a list of support groups that may be of help to you at little or no cost.
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