Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
consequesnces of having a boyfriend while separated
I have recently separated from my husband, but not yet filed for divorce. I have met someone new, approximately 3 months after the separation that I have started seeing casually. Can dating someone while separated have any affect on trying to get custody of my child? Does it make a difference after I have filed for divorce? I plan on filing after 1/1/07
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: consequesnces of having a boyfriend while separated
I agree with the other attorneys, this isn't an issue but the other issue is that you need an attorney. Is suggest you meet with an attorney ASAP to protect your rights.
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Re: consequesnces of having a boyfriend while separated
The answer is that 'dating' does not have anything like the impact that it would have 40 years ago. I dont think any attorney can state that it will have NO effect on custody, there are far too many factors, and the Judge will not want the kids adversely affected by your dating activities.
However, there is a much larger issue. It seems you have no lawyer.
Now, dont take this wrong, but let me summarize:
you are going to start a divorce. You have to deal with it very soon.
you may have a job. he has a job.
you have kids. custody could be an issue.
child support and college tuition needs to be paid. measured in tens of thousand of dollars.
you probably have a house, and maybe some money saved. you might have a pension plan.
and you want to do this without an attorney's advice.
Nothing that an attorney can say over this bulletin board can come close to helping you solve your problems. Careless actions by you will likely cost you thousands of dollars, make your life more difficult, and possibly cause additional harm to the kids.
Hire an attorney. Go see an experienced divorce attorney located reasonably near you, and pay the attorney to review your situation carefully with you, and give you some guidance.
Go hire a lawyer, and figure out what you want to do.
If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.
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Re: consequesnces of having a boyfriend while separated
It is only those things that have the potential for harming your child which are important. Having a boyfriend really just reflects the demise of your marriage. Of course, the father can object to his child being in the presence of a boyfriend who is abusive or using drugs.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com