Legal Question in Family Law in Alaska
starting dissolution process, spouse has new girlfriend. he works 5-6 nights a week & wants shared custody. he wants new girlfriend as caregiver while he works. I'm in dissagreement, Do I have a choice?
Asked on 2/08/14, 1:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard
Thorgaard Law Firm
You can refuse to agree to the dissolution terms and instead ask that the court decide, via divorce trial. You do have a reasonable position: that if someone other than your ex husband is going to take care of your children for those periods, you might as well be given custody during those times instead. I expect that the main reason he is asking for this is to reduce his child support instead of to provide for the best interests of the children.
Answered on 2/11/14, 4:44 pm