If you are in a relationship with someone other than your child’s father can that be held against you in a custody hearing?
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If you are in a relationship with someone other than your child’s father can that be held against you in a custody hearing?
My girlfriend is fighting for custody of her 4 year old son and the father is threatening to use the fact that I “live” with her against her in court. I do not technically live there but I do stay a few times a week. I have a signed lease for my own house and there is no evidence of me living there other than a few clothes and I keep my dog in the yard because I yave problems with my neighbors at my house. I was just wondering if they could actually use that against her and if so what should we do?
Asked on April 25, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
Madan Ahluwalia / Ahluwalia Law P. C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It may be a factor as far as child support obligations go (for example, if you lived there and are making contributions to the household), then that would be a factor. But as for custody, unless you pose a danger or threat to the child, then there should not be a problem.
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