What do I need to prepare legally to ensure that my ex won’t take my boys because of my girlfriend?
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What do I need to prepare legally to ensure that my ex won’t take my boys because of my girlfriend?
I am divorced. The woman with whom I cheated had a poor upbringing, experienced physical and mental abuse as a child, and witnessed sexual abuse. In her 20s, she was sexually liberal. My ex-wife knows this. My ex thinks the woman, my girlfriend, is dangerous to our young boys. My girlfriend and I have been together for more than a year now and we are in our 40s. I want to introduce her to my sons but I fear legal repercussions from my ex. My ex and I have joint custody of the boys. My girlfriend has never been arrested and has never been diagnosed as a predator or sexual freak or anything.
Asked on June 2, 2012 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, Courts view the issue of custody "in the best interests of the children." Everyone has a past but who she is now will count for something. I do not think that there is anything that you can do to prepare for a legal strike from your ex. Just make sure that you adn your girlfriend do not give her any present day ammunition and abide by your agreements. Good luck.
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