Walkertown, NC asked in Family Law for North Carolina

Q: My ex husband claims that I'm dating a married man and will get custody of our child. Can he do that?

My ex and I have been divorced for 11 years. I have always had custody of our child, even though there is no legal custody papers. I decided that I needed help with financial situations so I started the child support process. Now he's livid about having to pay for his child. Threatening me with what his lawyer says, which I don't think he even has one.

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Melissa Averett
Melissa Averett
Answered
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: Custody is based on the best interest of the child. A judge will probably not be thrilled with you dating a married man, but other factors are more important, such as whether the child even knows your boyfriend, how the child is doing in your care, the child's relationship with your ex, etc. Set an appointment with a local family law attorney to see if you have anything to worry about.

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