Q: Father has new girlfriend that he has had my kids around with out my knowledge.
We were never married totally separated recently. He has had my kids with her several times before I even knew she existed im very uncomfortable with the situation and have asked him not to bring her around kids till things are more serious with them and I meet her. He keeps arguing with me over this and I would like to know what my rights are in this situation? Was trying really hard not to ave to bring the courts into thought we could be reasonable with each other but not working
A: Its a reasonable question and my suggestion is that you and he jointly meet with a mental health professional with solid experience involved with custody & parenting time matters disputes so that the person can listen to your concerns and listen to his response and make recommendations to both of you as to how to move forward constructively. I don't know if your children are confused or not prepared to meet a new relationship or whether its too soon in their setting to introduce the children to her but hopefully with an independent mental health expert with experience handling this type of issue assisting both of you, hopefully, you and he can find a better path forward.
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