How can I have custody of my daughter changed?

How can I have custody of my daughter changed?

I am a stable father who has been in his daughters life from the beginning. My daughter is 3 years old and I currently have 50% legal and 38% joint custody. The court advised me when I go back in 2 months they want to give me 50% joint custody for best interest of child. I was okay with this however I just found out that my daughter’s mom who was remarried, separated from her husband 1 year ago and there is divorce paperwork filed. My daughter’s mom has been lying to me saying they are still together and has been mentally abusing my 3 year old daughter by making her lie to her own father. I have seen my daughter in tears and go through all kinds of pain as she has been forced to lie to me over the last year. Is this enough to get over 50%?

Asked on October 26, 2012 under Family Law, California

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