Legal Question in Family Law in California

I separated from husband due to physical abuse and my stepson who has caused the breakdown of our marriage. Husband had stepson 50-50 but sue to his work schedule it is every other weekend now as his custody. We have a baby together and have not yet agreed on custody while divorce is pending.

I am not comfortable withy baby being around stepson since he has caused so much turmoil in our marriage. He caused my husband and I to fight so many times leading to domestic violence. He is only 9 years old but lies, bullied my child and creates disturbing allegations to get attention since he barely sees his dad. His mother (ex-wife) has a sloppy schedule and and has disrupted our weekend so many times with changing weekends. When I mediate for child custody for our baby, will the court allow to keep my baby's custody or visitation separate from stepsons? I am really worried and annoyed leaving my baby with husband when stepson is there.


Asked on 2/10/15, 9:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

If this nine-year-old has inflicted physical or psychological injuries on your child, you're justified in getting restraining orders to prevent the 9 year old child from being around your child. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options.

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Answered on 2/11/15, 1:20 pm


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