When two people aren't married, but they have a child together, the mother will usually receive sole physical custody automatically. In fact, it's rare that a father could win a child custody case over a mother in these circumstances. The child will most likely live with the mother full time unless the mother agrees to other circumstances.
Is the other parent capable of meeting your child's needs?
When debating what type of child custody is best for you and your soon-to-be ex, it's important to consider the ability of both parents to tend to the needs of your child. Some people simply aren't cut out to be parents. For example, their level of maturity, their mental and physical health status, or their histories of violent or criminal actions in the past may get in the way of their ability to serve as caretaker.
