Sally, who has been married to Colton for five years, is seeking a divorce. Colton has a drinking problem and he has been physically abusing Sally for the past two years. They have one child together who is recovering from an accident which was caused by Colton's tendency to drive while intoxicated. Colton was also negligent of the family in other areas and he often left Sally with no money to buy food, pay bills, or to take their child to a doctor. Upon receiving Sally's petition for divorce, Colton threatened Sally with dire consequences. At the court hearing, Sally and Colton decided to represent themselves as they could not afford to hire a lawyer.
-In this situation, what kind of custody, if any, would Colton have on the child?

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Sally,  who has been married to Colton for five years,  is seeking a divorce. Colton has a drinking problem and he has been physically abusing Sally for the past two years. They have one child together who is recovering from an accident which was caused by Colton's tendency to drive while intoxicated. Colton was also negligent of the family in other areas and he often left Sally with no money to buy food,  pay bills,  or to take their child to a doctor. Upon receiving Sally's petition for divorce,  Colton threatened Sally with dire consequences. At the court hearing,  Sally and Colton decided to represent themselves as they could not afford to hire a lawyer. 
-In this situation, what kind of custody, if any, would Colton have on the child?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Colton's history of alcohol abuse and physical abuse towards Sally, as well as his negligence towards their child's well-being, would make it unlikely for him to be granted joint custody or ordinary visitation rights. In this case, supervised visitation rights would be a more appropriate option for the child's safety and well-being.

Sally, Who Has Been Married to Colton for Five