Without knowing anything about the situation, this is a difficult question to answer. Cerebral Palsy is one of those things that can be so mild no one can tell you have it, or completely disabling. Generally speaking, however, if a person has mild CP and no other issues, I don't see why the CP would preclude custody. By the time someone with this issue is an adult, they have usually learned to compensate for any physical difficulties they have such as one-sided weakness, etc.
If you feel comfortable supporting your friend in this endeavor, I see no real reason to let mild CP hold you back. Check our page on CP for general information. Maybe it will help you with your decision or even the letter: https://www.empowher.com/condition/cerebral-palsy
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Hi Anonymous-
Without knowing anything about the situation, this is a difficult question to answer. Cerebral Palsy is one of those things that can be so mild no one can tell you have it, or completely disabling. Generally speaking, however, if a person has mild CP and no other issues, I don't see why the CP would preclude custody. By the time someone with this issue is an adult, they have usually learned to compensate for any physical difficulties they have such as one-sided weakness, etc.
If you feel comfortable supporting your friend in this endeavor, I see no real reason to let mild CP hold you back. Check our page on CP for general information. Maybe it will help you with your decision or even the letter: https://www.empowher.com/condition/cerebral-palsy
April 9, 2010 - 6:50amThis Comment
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