Can my spouse say who I can or cannot have around my children after the divorce?
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Can my spouse say who I can or cannot have around my children after the divorce?
I’ve fallen in love with another woman and because of this my soon to be ex-wife does not want her around our children. This woman has been around my children before with the approval of my wife. This woman has no criminal records and she and I did not commit adultery. Can my soon to be ex-wife include a clause in the divorce papers to keep this woman away from the children?
Asked on December 15, 2010 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
She can request that the clause be placed in the agreement but you don not and should not agree to do so and I doubt that the Court would force the issue unless the person in question had a negative impact on the children or placed them in a situation that would not be "in their best interest." You have the right to associate with whomever you wish as long as I said that person would not place your children in any harm. If your soon to be ex thought that that was the case then she would have to prove so to the court. I hope that you have a very good lawyer who can stand up for your rights. Good luck.
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