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    devengabriel Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 3, 2008, 08:14 AM
    How do I get custody of my child?
    Father of a 6 year old, he lives with his mother here in nj, no court order or child support involved yet.Recently she hit him I called DYFS and posted a court appointment seeking total custody of my son.She's also single and a illegal alien, I am legally married and legal resident ,my wife is a citizen... what are my chances?
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    Sep 3, 2008, 08:19 AM
    No one can predict what a court will do. They are supposed to look out for the best interests of the child. Courts are still biased towards a child being reared by the mother.

    If DYFS didn't remove the child after the investigation, your chances aren't great.
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    Sep 3, 2008, 08:39 AM
    You have much better chances at getting court ordered visitation. I would start with that and maybe later eventually get full custody. As scott mentioned if DYFS didn't remove the child then you really can't use that as a reason to have him move in with you.

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