5 Reasons a Parent May Lose Child Custody in California
Generally, child custody orders given by the court in California are thought of as final; however, in specific cases where the child’s interests have been compromised, the court may revoke its orders and a parent may completely lose their custody rights. In most cases, the court will modify previous custody orders, so one parent’s interaction with the child is further limited, but in exceptions, they may terminate parenting rights. If you’re a parent seeking modification or termination of your former spouse’s parenting rights, you need to prove the following: 1. Child Abduction If your spouse has abducted your child in or out of the state, then you can take legal action immediately. The duration of the abduction doesn’t matter; if your child was taken without your permission, you have the right to ask for child custody modification or termination. 2. Child Abuse Family courts in California take child abuse very seriously. Any type of child abuse will result in immedia...