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My sons father left my son and I in a real financial pickle and has chosen to just move in with another woman. As a mom I don’t think it’s a good idea for my son to be around this other woman. Do I have a right, where as we have not gone to court yet to say I do not want this woman around my son?

ATTORNEY ANSWER:

There are several factors that the Court considers in a situation such as yours. Factors that would be consider include the length of time since the parents separated (at the time of the Court request), the emotional status of the child and how he is coping with the situation, the character of the new girlfriend (is there anything in particular about this person other than being the new girlfriend that merits keeping her away), whether or not the child has formed any attachments to this new person and what is in the best interests of your son. While a divorce is pending, the Court is more likely to issue such orders than in a post divorce situation. In a situation where the parents were never married, there are different considerations.

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