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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6uke6t wrote

The courts favor the mother... In general, obviously

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Enough_Device_6023 t1_j6wbksb wrote

While I do agree, at the end of the day they will make the decision based on who can appear to provide the safest, most stable environment for the child.

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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6wd8qj wrote

Happily, from what I've seen it's hands down the father who has the most stable career and home and environment. As well as it's where his kid has grown up all of his friends are there, school, etc

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Enough_Device_6023 t1_j6xgk8b wrote

Those things will also be huge deciding factors. As well as the support system that both parents have. If mom is moving with her bf to a place where she knows no one, while dad stays here and has a support system of family and friends to help (even her own family being here helps him), the judges will take that into consideration as well.

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Individual_Gazelle46 t1_j6schxv wrote

Morneau Law in Nashua is awesome

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webbgrt t1_j6vyfx0 wrote

We actually had a terrible experience with them and ended up firing them, so your mileage may vary

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ElleWoodsPinkShoes t1_j6stiix wrote

Heidi Ames, Jon Strasburger, Kimberly Shaughnessy, Kristen Weber. Avoid Diane Puckhaber at all costs. Good luck!

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SellingCoach t1_j6xm3vy wrote

Many years ago I worked with Deborah Shepherd at Clark Family Law in Manchester. She is awesome.

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Alternative-Cry-4667 t1_j6uk0i0 wrote

The courts look at the best interest of the child. If you are the best, you don’t need a good attorney with that said if you aren’t the best, you get what you pay for when it comes to attorneys

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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6uk981 wrote

Right well its not for me, i myself am childless, but the person in question, the mother is trying to move across the country with her new boyfriend and the father isn't interested in only being able to see the child during the summer. He wants him full time

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webbgrt t1_j6vykb7 wrote

My ex tried to do that (not across country, but really far and to take the kid. Because the distance was in excess of the parenting agreement (and that has some standard boilerplate of i think 30 miles from memory) - judge said she could move, but the kid stays

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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6ukbmu wrote

The father, my friend, is looking for an attorney to fight for full custody

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Black6host t1_j6vbinb wrote

Unless he can prove the mother is negligent it's not likely he'll get full custody. He does need a lawyer to protect his rights though. Assuming both parents are ok for the child the most likely arrangement is shared custody.

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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6vbtzg wrote

From what I hear, the mom isn't all that great but as far as what the courts would see idk

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Black6host t1_j6vc94d wrote

He'd have to prove she's not fit. And that is very hard to do. A lawyer would know best and since you asked for a recommendation I'm going to assume that's what he will do.

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Th3OnlyGavin OP t1_j6vcekp wrote

I think that assumption is correct, I just want to help find them a tried and true attorney

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