While California law does allow sole custody, it’s by no means automatic. In general, both parents have rights to physically see their child, make decisions in the child’s life, and to spend time with the child. If the child’s other parent is unfit or irresponsible, it may be possible to get sole physical custody in which case the child would live with you.
It may also be possible to win sole legal custody, which means you’re responsible for making important decisions for your child, such as medical, educational, and religious decisions. Our Orange County child custody lawyers can provide you strong legal representation to protect your rights and your child’s best interests.