Child custody issue..please help! i cant find anything online to answer my question?

Question

i was living with my mom and decided to move and she is threatening to take custody of my daughter and is willing to lie about how i parent. what are the laws in california regarding this matter?

Answer 1

She has to have proof that your a bad mother.you should just go ahead an move out and call her bluff. Maybe she doesn't want you to move. Are your parents still together? maybe she just wants you to stay at home.

Answer 2

As long as she does not have proof then she cant take your daughter away for moving out.  She can make up all the lies she wants until she's blue in the face.  She needs hard evidence.  If she claims your on drugs, then take a drug test.  If she claims you beat your daughter, then take her to get a exam done.  Dont worry though as long as your not unfit she cant take your daughter away.

Answer 3

Remember, it is very hard for a judge to take a child from its mother. If you have done nothing wrong then you have nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

She would have to prove at least three negative factors (that I know of) for a change of custody and they must be hardful to the child in some way.  If you haven't done anything but moved out then I wouldn't worry about it.  Just make sure you can give your child the basic needs and the court will not change custody.

To be safe, I would definitely consult with an attorney, most offer free consultation.

Or maybe you can find something under: http://www.law.com/