Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

The Chump

I have a son about a year and a half old. I pay child support, all medical bills, he's carried on my insurance, also paying for his mothers vehicle, and I have him twice a week. My sons mother lives with another guy, I call him the chump, he was having a relationship with my son's mother which had ended before I met her. Obviously were attracted to each other, but when I questioned her RX drug use during her pregnancy, she decided she wanted to be with someone who would not question her drug use, so she went back to him, he is now pretty much taking care of my son. My question....does this guy have any say in my son's life? He's pretty much a diaper changer, baby feeder, baby sitter right now, he's actually doing a pretty good job with the baby, the baby very happy and healthy. Still, he's a chump, it's obvious she's using him to take care of the baby. I don't want this guy having any say in the raising of my son. Would it be fair to say only myself and my son's mother have the right to make decisions for my son?


Asked on 1/25/07, 2:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

The Chump or Champ?

It would be fair to say.

Having been fair, if this guy is treating your son as well as you describe, and he is living with the mother, it is inevitable that he is going to make decisions or be involved in such decisions.

What you did not say is if you are divorced, and if there is a court order regulating or impacting on the mother's conduct. You appear to be paying a lot and I am not sure it is necessary.

If you would like to talk about this, or consult with me, I am available.

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Answered on 1/25/07, 5:12 pm


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