Lowell, MA asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Massachusetts

Q: No contact question RE: child custody

I’m in the process of filing for separation support, legal separation and child support. My husband of 7 years committed adultery and deserted his family for one of his employees.

We have 2 children. Our oldest is in therapy and is having a very hard time with this situation, as an I.

My husband is making arrangements to move in with this person after a few months of knowing each other. This irrational behavior makes me nervous.

I feel my daughter would not be able to get the help she needs being around that person.

Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

I live in Massachusetts.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: If you have counsel the attorney should file a Motion for temporary orders concerning visitation so that this third person/romantic interest not be present during visitation as it is distressing for your child who is in therapy over the break up. You should also seriously consider engaging divorce counsel. Going forward on a separate support petition can be more costly because it does not ultimately result in divorce and to divorce a Complaint for such must be proceeded upon.

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