Legal Question in Family Law in California
Support/Custody & unemployment
I am currently in the process of a divorce. My wife left me (left kids with me) for another man (in the Navy) and is now pregnant by him; divorce not final.
She quit her job (why, not sure she is only 2 months) and now has 50% of custody. I have temp. physical. How can they award her 50% when she is unemloyed living i a 1 bedroom apt. Her boyfriend is overseas and paying her bills. Prior to him leaving she saw the kids about 4 hours a week.
How can I cut down on her visitation time so children are not in 2 homes in one day (i.e. 8am-6pm with her & the rest with me)?
I believe this is not healthy, but they think I am trying to keep them from Mom.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Support/Custody & unemployment
First, get a lawyer.
Second, it is not your kids fault that their mom is psycho. They only want a mother. Don't fight with her about visitation. Let her see the kids all that is reasonable - for the sake of the kids. Not because she deserves it. UNLESS she presents a hazard to the safety of the kids.
Also have your lawyer get an order for custody evaluation. An independent analysis of the best home for the kids.
Remember that the kids don't understand her bad behavior, all they know is that mom is gone. Make the divorce as easy as you can on the kids. In the long run you will benefit because they won't take out their anger on you. But if you make it hard for them to see mom, they will resent you.
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