How can a father gain full custody of his infant daughter?

Answer 1

This depends upon all of the circumstances, including whether the Mother is a fit parent or not.

If both parents are fit, generally a court will find that the best interests of an infant is to have regular contact with both parents and to be quite frank, courts often give Mom's primary custody.

As a Dad, if you want full custody, you should take action from the very moment you know of the pregnancy. Get court orders allowing you to be at the hospital when the infant is born and confirming that you will be named as Father on the Birth Certificate.

Also obtain orders, preferably before the child is born, determining who takes the child home from the hospital and what time of time share plan is appropriate.

If the child's mother is unstable or other serious conditions exist which prevent her from taking part in the child's custody, then early orders will protect you.

Also read everything you can about what Fathers need to do to win custody of their children.

Fathers still have an uphill battle and need to be more knowledgeable and prepared than Mothers to assure success. The internet is a great place to find information about How to Win Custody.

Just be certain to check the source of the material that you study. The best source is an attorney who has had years of custody litigation practice. They know the in's and out's of the court and procedure.

Fathers and Counselors have interesting opinions, but not the experience necessary to give you a sound basis to work from to assure success in your quest for child custody.