If a person is mentally ill, can they have custody of their child in California?

 

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Jan Meriss Alfonso
Assistant at Ascent Law LLC

The answer is yes. However, there are several factors that must be considered when making this determination.

The Law in California for Mental Illness

First, because the law in California recognizes that mental illness can be genetic (meaning it runs in families) and therefore no one should be punished for having a mental disorder, it may be possible for a parent to seek custody even if he or she has been violent. If a parent is found to have a mental disorder that affects his or her ability to take care of their child, and the court decides that it would be harmful for the child to live with them without professional help, then they may be granted temporary or permanent custody.

Second, if there is evidence that the parent has abused or neglected their child before they were placed with them temporarily or permanently by the court order, then they may not be awarded temporary custody unless they are being treated for their condition at an institution where they are receiving medical care and follow-up care from other professionals who work with children with similar disorders.

How Mental Illness Affects Our Decision Making.

If you're a parent, you know that sometimes life can be hard. It's not just about being a parent—it's about being one of the people who has to make the most difficult decisions in your family's life.

Sometimes, when a person is mentally ill, they can't make those decisions for themselves. In fact, this can mean that they can't even take care of themselves! The decision-making process becomes so complicated that the person may not even be able to understand what they're doing.

But while this can seem like an overwhelming burden, it doesn't have to be. If you've got a mental illness in your family, there are lots of resources available so that you can get help with making these tough decisions and taking care of yourself.

If you have any questions, you can get a free consultation with Ascent Law LLC:

Ascent Law LLC:

8833 South Redwood RoadSuite C

West Jordan, UT 84088

(801) 676-5506

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