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Is it Possible to Win Child Custody Back?

When a parent is deemed unfit, they may risk losing custody of their child. If you have recently lost custody of your child, you may be wondering if it is possible to win back your custody. Continue reading and reach out to our experienced family law attorney to discover the best plan of action for this situation.

How is child custody determined?

When the court makes a decision regarding child custody, they will make this decision based on the best interest of the child as well as the following factors:

  • The needs of the child
  • The preference of the child if they are of the sufficient age
  • The location and proximity of each parent’s home
  • The physical health and safety of the child
  • The relationship between the child and the parents
  • Each party’s ability to provide stability
  • Whether the parent will act in the child’s best interests

What are the reasons a parent would lose child custody for?

There are a number of reasons the court will decide not to give a parent custody of their child. The following are some of the most common reasons for a parent to lose custody:

  • Substance abuse
  • Refusal to co-parent
  • Abuse
  • Neglect

Can I win child custody back?

If you have been deemed unfit by the court which resulted in you losing custody of your child, there is a reason behind this decision. However, in many cases, this reason might be something you can address. For some individuals, this may mean you lost custody due to a substance abuse issue. In this case, that individual might partake in a substance abuse course among other work to prove that they are working on fixing the issue at hand.

Losing custody can be devastating. But, it does not have to mean that this decision is permanent. To get started with this process, give our experienced family law attorney a call to learn more about your options for winning child custody back. Our attorney will be able to assist you in targeting the issue that caused you to lose custody. They will also assist you with filing an appeal or requesting an evaluation that may help you get closer to winning back custody. Give our firm a call today to get started.

Contact our experienced Ocean City firm

Matters of divorce and family law require the attention and skill of an experienced attorney who will fight for your future. Not only is your financial well-being at stake, but in a divorce, both you and your children’s emotional well-being are at risk as well. If you need a divorce and family law attorney in Ocean County, New Jersey, please do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Sarina Gianna, LLC today to schedule a consultation.