Chicago, IL asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois

Q: Left wife for Brit. Brit is bipolar, but on meds. Have 30/70 temp custody. Wife wants brit's name on custody form,

that if I remarry her, or allow her around my son for any reason, the custody agreement is void and I have nothing until I go through the courts. Can she do this?

2 Lawyer Answers
Angela Peters
Angela Peters
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: If she thinks that the kids are in danger , she can do what she thinks is appropriate. That does not mean that a Judge would agree with her. If you are being pressured and you both are not coming to an agreement, you need to get a Judge involved.

James G. Ahlberg agrees with this answer

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: No

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