The courts tend to award child custody to someone other than a parent or parents when both parents are:

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When both parents are deemed incompetent, the courts may award custody to someone other than the parents. This could be due to mental illness, substance abuse, or other factors that make it difficult for the parents to provide a safe and stable environment for the child. Illiteracy, poverty, and being immigrants generally do not disqualify a parent from custody.

The Courts Tend to Award Child Custody to Someone Other