Q: My ex is in jail with charges of DV, assault & false imprisonment against his new girl. What do I do to protect my kids?
I received a call from his girlfriend (they have been dating for 5 years) last night telling me what happened. I looked up his arrest, and confirmed the charges.
When do I tell my kids?
What do I do to protect my kids (and me) if and when he is released?
Does this change custody or child support?
I am confused, and appreciate any advice on what I should do, as this did not happen to us, but it will certainly affect us!
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A: You should consult with a family law attorney regarding modifying the parenting time and, potentially, dealing with any emergency issues, if any, tied into his behavior and whether he presents a danger to your kids. The arrest would not affect child support automatically, though if his parenting time is lowered that could. Not sure you need to tell your kids?
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