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Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. Never did mugging for her since she was born for the exception of 6 cans of milk where his job had to force him to purchase. He knows that that’s the only thing will ever get to me. I want full custody with care and he can have structural access in the court or police station. He even wished death on his own daughter.
I need to be prepared for court thoroughly! I need all the advice that I can get to make sure I get full custody!
Thanks
Refer to your other thread for answers.Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
Janiahray wrote:Good day,
I have been married for 4years to a serial cheater, pathological liar, and deadbeat of a dad to our baby. I I’m filing for a divorce. There is also property settlement with this case. Can someone recommend me a really good lawyer and share your experiences if any??
Thanks
Thinking the same thing.Ted_v2 wrote:It is not my business. But how you ended up with a deadbeat and made a child with him?
Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
Next time choose a nice guy and not a hood thug.Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
Rainman wrote:Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
He wasn't a deadbeat when he offload the baby gravy in yuh, though.
By Jason Nathu On January 2, 2020
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While separation or divorce are always sad when children are involved, parents need to work together to make child arrangements that put the needs of the children first.
Parents may never have been married or even lived together or upon the breakdown of a marriage, arrangements need to be put in place for custody and access.
Student Attorney Hope Jordan examined this issue of custody of children for the Hugh Wooding Law School’s Human Rights Law Clinic.
The Clinic’s focus for the 2019/2020 academic year was on migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees and this article was written for the benefits of migrants who may have children with Trinidad and Tobago nationals.
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
As parents, the status of your relationship may change but you will always want your child to be protected and taken care of in the best way possible. This article will explain the law of custody in Trinidad and Tobago and in particular; the different types of custody, who is entitled to apply for custody, where you apply, how the court grants custody orders and the variation or discharge of custody orders.
WHAT IS CUSTODY?
Custody is defined as the right to possession and care of a child which includes but is not limited to the parent’s right; to physical control over the child, to make medical decisions affecting the child and to control the education of the child. These rights are referred to as ‘legal custody’ which describes the duties and parental rights in relation to the child. Additionally, ‘actual custody’ relates to the physical possession of the child and whether it is joined or shared with other persons.
TYPES OF CUSTODY
Parents can be granted both legal and physical custody or a parent may be granted only physical custody or access to a child. If a parent is granted only physical custody that means that he or she cannot make decisions affecting the child’s life.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR CUSTODY?
It should be noted that the law allows for both father and mother to have equal rights in relation to the custody and upbringing of a child. An application for custody can be made by all parents regardless of their relationship status, whether they are seeking a divorce, single parents, unmarried parents and guardians as well. Apart from parents, other persons referred to as ‘strangers’ in the Act may also apply. Such persons may include aunts, uncles, grandparents and close family members.
WHERE DO YOU APPLY?
Through an application in the court, parents and guardians can request that an order or direction be made regarding custodyof a child (a person under the age of eighteen).
The Family Court system in Trinidad and Tobago comprises both the Magistrates’ Court and the High Court divisions. An application for custody can be made at both divisions. All divorces are dealt with in the High Court. Where custody is an issue it is simply easier to have it dealt with as part of the divorce proceedings as well or as a related matter. However, where this is not done or the circumstance is different, a parent can apply through the magistrate’s court. Regarding the magistrate’s court, it must be noted that the persons applying must do so in their respective magisterial districts which is based on where you live.
THE FORMS AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
HIGH COURT
If the application is made as part of the divorce proceedings in the High Court Family Division then the applicant/parent must fill out a document called a “Form 10: Application Relating to Child(ren).” A document called an affidavit must be presented with this Form 10. Quite simply, an affidavit is a signed document which contains reasons to support the arrangement that you are requesting such as legal custody, shared custody and or actual possession.
MAGISTRATES / MASTERS COURT
This applies to either married or unmarried persons. A plea (request) is made before a Justice of the Peace or Clerk of the Peace at the Magistrates’ Court in your district. This request contains reasons why you should be granted custody and there is documentation which is necessary. The child’s birth certificate, the parent’s valid form of identification and if you are married, a marriage certificate. Also, the respondent’s address (the person you want to serve which is usually the other parent) and your address. If you are not a parent, you must show that you have sufficient interest in the child and provide the forms of identification which apply to you.
If the Justice of the Peace finds that you have good reasons to make the application then you are directed to do so. There is a standard form which is given to you at the Magistrates’ Court which you must complete. After, you take the completed form to the counter clerk in the Magistrates’ Court and pay the application fee for the application to be processed.
HOW THE COURT MAKES A DECISION ON CUSTODY
The court will grant custody of a child, if it is satisfied, having regard to the welfare and the best interests of the child. The welfare of the child is the first and most important consideration above all others. In making this determination the court considers the following factors:
1.The ability of each parent to take care of the needs of the child. The court assesses the emotional, educational, psychological and financial needs of each child specifically;
2.The wishes of the child which is dependent on their age, maturity and understanding;
3.The court will inquire about the child’s upbringing as well as their past and current living arrangements; and
4.The circumstances of each individual case.
REVIEW (DISCHARGE OR VARIATION) OF CUSTODY ORDERS
A custody order may be changed or removed by a subsequent order made on the application of either parent or, after the death of either parent, on the application of any guardian. For example, if a custody order was set by the court in 2018 and you as a parent believe that circumstances have changed whether it be for better or worse, you can submit another application to the court to have the order changed or removed completely.
Another example of this would be parents going through the process of divorce. Parents can agree to apply for a custody order which would be temporary and subject to change once the divorce has been completed.
This may be a lot to digest but remember that the court has made it clear that child is the priority regarding their decision on a custody arrangement. In doing so, the court will look at the uniqueness of each case to determine what is in the best interests of the child and the ability of each parent to meet them.
Rainman wrote:Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
He wasn't a deadbeat when he offload the baby gravy in yuh, though.
agent007 wrote:The sad thing coming out of this is a baby girl having to grow up with divorced parents. May I suggest counseling or spiritual intervention? If all fails or if not willing to pursue measures to fix the situation then I don't give you wrong for pursuing divorce based on what you shared. All the best to you and your little princess. This fella just adding to the stigma smh
MikeyRTT wrote:agent007 wrote:The sad thing coming out of this is a baby girl having to grow up with divorced parents. May I suggest counseling or spiritual intervention? If all fails or if not willing to pursue measures to fix the situation then I don't give you wrong for pursuing divorce based on what you shared. All the best to you and your little princess. This fella just adding to the stigma smh
I agree with agent007!
All scriptures allow the use of spiritual intervention only between married persons, in order to keep the marriage alive. There are things you can do through a Shaman/Priest to make your husband's bad habits go away, and make him focus all his efforts on family life 100%.
Ted_v2 wrote:It is not my business. But how you ended up with a deadbeat and made a child with him?
Rainman wrote:Janiahray wrote:So my husband and I are going through a divorce, but this deadbeat is asking for joint custody with full care of my one year old babygirl!! He is the worst father in history. What grounds will the judge look at to make her judgment?
He wasn't a deadbeat when he offload the baby gravy in yuh, though.
wtf wrote:Thinking the same thing.Ted_v2 wrote:It is not my business. But how you ended up with a deadbeat and made a child with him?
Definitely a widdy ph uck moment..
Wraith King wrote:Guys, we don't know the specifics of the situation so let's not jump to conclusions when giving advice and "throwing talk".
All I can say is seek legal advice, which can be expensive. You can give the Legal Aid and Advisory Authority a call. They will not assign you a lawyer for the case but they should give you some sort of legal advice.
matr1x wrote:She sounding golddiggerish
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