What impact could dating have on child custody?
There could be ramifications from dating when you are involved in a child custody case. For example, if the person you are dating is considered by the court as someone who is not in the best interests of the children whose custody is in dispute, it could cause a judge to award custody to the other parent. A Court may determine that a new boyfriend or girlfriend is not a good influence on the child(ren) and should not be allowed around them. Courts are not in the habit of making moralistic rulings but a Court may determine whether a relationship is in the best interests of the child(ren).
