If I’m currently seeing someone who has a criminal record and has an open case in court now, can my estranged husband use this against me and win custody?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
If I’m currently seeing someone who has a criminal record and has an open case in court now, can my estranged husband use this against me and win custody?
I have 2 daughters and have been separated from their father about a year now. This man that I’m seeing has been like a second father to the girls and they spend more time with him than their own father because he;s never around.
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is possible that the person who you are seeing who has a criminal record can be seen by the court as a "bad influence" upon your children allowing your children's father to gain custody over them by the court even though that once someone has served his or her dues for a crime they should not be discriminated against.
The key issue is for what crime your significant other was convicted of and what he has done with his life since?
There are many variables with respect to your question. As such, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney with respect to your matter and advice as to how to proceed in your matter.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.