Q: Does having my in-laws living with us until our child is born affect me in a custody battle over my daughter?
She has bunks beds set up in my room for her and her sister until my wife has our son and my in laws move out after my wife is healed and settled from the baby.
A: The facts you present are vague, but it sounds like you're worried that the in-laws may act as a witness against you in a custody battle. Perhaps group therapy is a good idea at this point? The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any Attorney-Client relationship.
A: The in-laws living with you shouldn't be a factor in a custody battle. The big issue is the break up of the relationship from the mother when the child is born because you will most likely face a step-up child custody plan since you're not in the home with the mother everyday. Research the step-up parenting plans more and discuss the issue with a family law attorney. Without knowing more about mom, she will probably have a majority of the custody with the child for a while if the custody case begins when the child is born.
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