Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for New York

Q: Ex husband has placement, joint custody, and is married to a felon.

I do not have placement of my children because my ex screwed me over years ago, and we live a good distance apart. We do have joint custody and I have my visits. I have recently found out that my ex Husband's wife is on a wanted list for 4th degree grand larceny. She has two outstanding warrants from 2013 and I anonymously reported her. Now I'm not big on trying to get people in trouble but she is living with my 11 and 13 year old, as well as her own 2 year old and 10 year old. I guess what I'm trying to find the right words to say is, can this be what helps me get my kids back?

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Stephanie E. Emanuel
Stephanie E. Emanuel
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Bronx, NY

A: Without you reporting her can still play a favorable role in attaining the majority of the custody of your children. However, custody orders are not solely based on facts. They are also dependent on how the case is presented to the court, who is presenting it, and how it's going to impact the children. A competent lawyer will know how to win by the books and an aggressive attorney will know how to win by persuasion. We are both, competent and aggressive when it comes to safeguarding and reuniting children with there parents.

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