I want to know why a man who is going through a divorce cannot been seen with another woman until things are finalized?
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I want to know why a man who is going through a divorce cannot been seen with another woman until things are finalized?
I am involved with my ex-fiance who is married and had a child with a woman. Now she is divorcing him after she found out about these extra-marital affairs. He told me that he cannot be seen due to the fact that it would cost him more in the divorce and possibly effect custody/visitation rights? Is this true? He told me it is a mes, and he does make a high income.
Asked on February 28, 2011 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Well first of California is a community property state so she gets half off the bat no matter what. The issue becomes what factors the court will look at with regard to custody and visitation. Generally speaking the court looks at factors to determine what is the in best interests of the child. Courts start from the premise that having continued and regular contact with both parents is preferable, unless it puts the child in some form of danger. And although it may have an indirect role it does not generally play a part in determining custody. So I would go back and speak with your friend again. And get more clarification on the issues he is concerned about. Sorry.
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