My husband had an affair and a child was born of it. The mother has been unemployed for the last 11mths. She is currently staying in a flat we own, he pays maintenance and we make sure that "our" daughter has clothes and food. The mother is not doing anything to get a job and at time refuses that we see the child on weekends. She always has money for cigarettes and food for a bird. Is there any way we can get custody of the child?
Sure. The father will have to bring a High Court application for residency to be awarded to him supported by evidence and expert testimony from psychologists, social workers, etc. There will have to be compelling reasons clearly proven.
