When it comes to winning child custody, most state judges, no matter which state in the U.S., prefer to joint custody where the time and legal matters are split between the parents. There are many instances to where one parent is not necessarily physically abusive, but just not parent material. Having a private investigator help you gather the evidence for court can help you prove to the judge the child(ren)’s better interest lies with you. Today, we at Advanced Security and Investigation of Miami, FL would like to elaborate on how and investigator can help you win child custody.

Definitions of Custody Types

First note is identifying the types of custody to better understand which you are seeking or proving is not right for the child. Below are the basic types of custody:
Legal Custody: In regard to the child, legal custody entails the parent’s right to make decisions regarding the child. (Medical, schooling, religious upbringing, etc.)
Physical Custody: Child lives primarily with one parent and the other gets visitation.
Sole Custody: The child both lives only with one parent and that parent has the right to make legal decisions regarding the child’s affairs. The other parent may possibly have some form of visitation rights but has no say over the child’s affairs or where the child lives.
Joint Legal Custody: Both parents have a say in the child’s affairs and in the event of a major disagreement, the courts will become involved and make the decision.
Joint Physical Custody: The child lives with both parents and the time is evenly split.

Best Interest of the Child Checklist

As far as the courts are concerned, they decide custody and visitation as well as legal matters to what they feel is in the better interest of the child. One of the major factors to determine custody is if any parent inflicts any kind of abuse. Being a 3rd outside party, they can better determine where the child will be better supported, safe, and where their mental and physical needs are optimally met. There are many factors that the courts consider when deciding on what is better for the child. These examples include:
1) Each parent’s stability, health, lifestyle, and schedule.
2) Parent criminal history, if applicable.
3) Evidence of neglect or abuse.
4) Fraudulent or unfounded accusations of neglect or abuse concerning the child by either parent.
5) History of violence or complaints of violence from a parent.
6) Drug or alcohol abuse from the parent.
7) Evidence of poor parenting skills.
8) Willingness to provide for the child; food, shelter, clothing, and an education.
9) Home environment of both parents.
10) Conduct and morality of the parent.
11) Parent’s overall physical and emotional health.
12) Willingness for a parent to involve the other parent in a healthy relationship.
13) Parent’s defy the courts by abducting or abandoning the child.
14) Parent’s care and affection of the child.
15) Parent’s financial standing.
16) Parents current and past personal conduct.
17) Who the parents allow to associate with the child.

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The private investigator can help gather evidence to help prove to the court on your behalf that the other parent is unfit, if applicable, through surveillance, background checks, and other means if the other parent is indeed a wrong fit for the child. Call Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami FL today for a consultation.