“My Ex Immediately Starting Dating Someone With Kids—Is That OK?”
In a perfect world, people who have separated would finish their court case, take some time to re-group, and only begin dating again in a careful manner that does not create stress on their kids.
In reality, people often go right from one relationship into another, including sometimes moving in immediately with another person. These create problems for both the parties, and for the judge.
On one hand, people have a right to date whomever they want to, and in fact, almost everyone moves on from a broken relationship eventually. On the other hand, not all relationships are good for children to be exposed to.
In general, judges have concerns about the following:
*Relationships that start IMMEDIATELY after a break-up
*A relationship with someone who has substance abuse problems or a criminal record
*Relationships that put children from different families in the same house right after a break up, while the children are still adjusting to the new status quo
*Relationships where there is conflict between the two different sets of children
In any of those cases, the judge can make restrictions, such as ordering that the new significant other not be living with the children at the beginning, or restricting contact between the children and the new boyfriend or girlfriend.
It is really important to sort through your feelings on the issue to determine if it is really a detrimental situation which the judge can address, or a personal feeling about your ex moving on. If it is truly about the children, then it is a good idea to address it with the judge.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.
“My Ex Immediately Starting Dating Someone With Kids—Is That OK?”
In a perfect world, people who have separated would finish their court case, take some time to re-group, and only begin dating again in a careful manner that does not create stress on their kids.
In reality, people often go right from one relationship into another, including sometimes moving in immediately with another person. These create problems for both the parties, and for the judge.
On one hand, people have a right to date whomever they want to, and in fact, almost everyone moves on from a broken relationship eventually. On the other hand, not all relationships are good for children to be exposed to.
In general, judges have concerns about the following:
*Relationships that start IMMEDIATELY after a break-up
*A relationship with someone who has substance abuse problems or a criminal record
*Relationships that put children from different families in the same house right after a break up, while the children are still adjusting to the new status quo
*Relationships where there is conflict between the two different sets of children
In any of those cases, the judge can make restrictions, such as ordering that the new significant other not be living with the children at the beginning, or restricting contact between the children and the new boyfriend or girlfriend.
It is really important to sort through your feelings on the issue to determine if it is really a detrimental situation which the judge can address, or a personal feeling about your ex moving on. If it is truly about the children, then it is a good idea to address it with the judge.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.
“My Ex Immediately Starting Dating Someone With Kids—Is That OK?”
In a perfect world, people who have separated would finish their court case, take some time to re-group, and only begin dating again in a careful manner that does not create stress on their kids.
In reality, people often go right from one relationship into another, including sometimes moving in immediately with another person. These create problems for both the parties, and for the judge.
On one hand, people have a right to date whomever they want to, and in fact, almost everyone moves on from a broken relationship eventually. On the other hand, not all relationships are good for children to be exposed to.
In general, judges have concerns about the following:
*Relationships that start IMMEDIATELY after a break-up
*A relationship with someone who has substance abuse problems or a criminal record
*Relationships that put children from different families in the same house right after a break up, while the children are still adjusting to the new status quo
*Relationships where there is conflict between the two different sets of children
In any of those cases, the judge can make restrictions, such as ordering that the new significant other not be living with the children at the beginning, or restricting contact between the children and the new boyfriend or girlfriend.
It is really important to sort through your feelings on the issue to determine if it is really a detrimental situation which the judge can address, or a personal feeling about your ex moving on. If it is truly about the children, then it is a good idea to address it with the judge.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.