Can a father get 50/50 custody of a newborn?
The answer is yes, but not without some help from the court.
The first thing to know is that 50/50 custody is only possible if one parent has sole legal custody. In other words, if one parent has sole legal custody and the other doesn't, then that parent can't get 50/50 custody. If one parent has joint legal custody and the other doesn't, then neither can get 50/50 custody.
Another way to think about it: If you have joint legal custody and your partner objects, then you're stuck with whatever decision your partner makes on those matters—even if it's a bad one. Joint legal custody means that both parents have equal say in the day-to-day activities of raising their child—but only one of them gets to make decisions about major life events like a move or a job change.
Custody Arrangement
It all depends on what kind of custody arrangements the family has already made with each other. If you have already reached an agreement about how to divide up parenting time and finances, then by all means, go for it! If not, then you'll need to make an agreement first.
If you have already agreed to let your ex-partner have 50/50 custody of their new baby, then there's nothing stopping you from asking for the same. If they aren't willing to give it up, then you'll need to make some changes in your own life in order to be able to spend more time with your child. This can mean taking less work so that both parents can spend more time together as a family unit—or it can mean moving out of state or even moving houses altogether so that both parents can live close enough together but far enough apart that they don't run into each other too much during the day unless it's planned beforehand (or unless one parent has another job that requires them being away from home often).
Different Custody Arrangements
There are many different custody arrangements that you can set up for your children. Some of the most common are sole custody, joint custody, and split custody.
Sole custody is when one parent has full legal rights to make all decisions regarding their children and their home. They have the right to make all healthcare decisions and choose where their kids go to school. This means that the other parent does not get any say in how their kids are raised. The only time joint custody applies is if the parents can't agree on something and need a judge's help to settle it, or if they're going through a divorce.
Joint custody means that both parents have equal rights to make decisions regarding their children and home, but they each live in separate homes. In most cases, they appoint someone else to take care of their kids while they're at work so they don't have to hire a babysitter. The parents share parenting time equally. They also share responsibilities like taking kids to doctor's appointments and making sure they're enrolled in extracurricular activities. Each parent is equally responsible for paying for things like clothing, food, and other daily needs; however, the custodial parent pays child support. The noncustodial parent might have additional financial obligations
If you've been in a custody arrangement with your ex for a while, you know they're not as simple as they sound. You need to provide your child with everything they need—and you'll have to do most of the work. Even worse, you can't always trust your ex to be a good parent. In spite of these challenges, you can find help and support if you look for it.
If you have any questions, you can get a free consultation with Ascent Law LLC:
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