This form addresses important considerations that may effect the legal rights and obligations of the parties in a child custody and visitation matter. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorney’s case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.
This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new client’s needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.
Full custody without visitation refers to a legal arrangement in which one parent is granted exclusive physical and legal custody of a child, with the other parent being completely denied visitation rights. This type of custody arrangement is typically ordered by a court when it is determined that it is in the best interest of the child to have no contact with the non-custodial parent. There are different types of full custody without visitation, each with its own specific circumstances and reasons. These include: 1. Sole physical custody: This is when the custodial parent is solely responsible for providing the child's primary residence and taking care of their day-to-day needs. The non-custodial parent is completely denied any visitation rights or physical access to the child. 2. Sole legal custody: In this type of custody, the custodial parent has the sole authority to make important decisions regarding the child's upbringing, such as education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. The non-custodial parent has no say in these matters and is not granted visitation rights. 3. Termination of parental rights: In cases where the non-custodial parent is found to be unfit or poses a danger to the child, the court may choose to terminate their parental rights entirely. This means that the non-custodial parent is no longer legally recognized as the child's parent, and all visitation rights are permanently revoked. When full custody without visitation is granted, it is usually due to concerns such as: 1. Abuse or neglect: If a parent has a history of abusing or neglecting the child, the court may grant full custody to the other parent without visitation rights to protect the child from any potential harm. 2. Substance abuse: If a parent has a substance abuse problem, the court may determine that it is not in the child's best interest to have any form of contact with them, leading to full custody without visitation. 3. Domestic violence: In cases where there is a history of domestic violence between the parents, full custody without visitation may be ordered to ensure the child's safety and well-being. 4. Parental absence or abandonment: If a parent has shown a prolonged absence or abandonment of the child, the court may decide that granting full custody without visitation is necessary for stability and consistency in the child's life. It is important to note that full custody without visitation is typically considered a last resort option by the court, as they generally prefer to maintain a relationship between the child and both parents whenever it is safe and beneficial for the child.
