Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am pregnant as a result of a casual sexual relationship with a man I've known for 6 months. Sexually involved for 1 month. He is currently not speaking to me. I divorced and have 2 children from my marriage. I work as a waitress and we live modestly in an apartment. I have always felt to be pro-life however this situation is causing me great fear for the future. The father of my unborn baby is a homeowner and firefighter. He has a 2 year old son, he told me it was the result of a brief dating relationship and that he wasn't involved with the mother in a current relationship only with his child. In the world of Facebook I can now see that he's in fact engaged... So my question is this, in te eyes of the court is it possible or probable that I could lose sole custody of my child once it's born to him and his wife? ( at this point she doesn't know of the infidelity or my exhistance) but I'm afraid because I am not college educated and don't have a career. He is a homeowner, and more financially sound and they will be married by the time I deliver. As well as his fiancee has a masters degree but currently is a stay at home mom to their son. I do not drink or use drugs ever I may add.... Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Asked on 5/19/13, 5:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

You have many issues here but the judge, in determining custody, is not supposed to take into consideration the the wealth, education or the lack there of.

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Answered on 5/20/13, 11:53 am


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