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 can you lose custody of child or children if you are an unfaithful spouse in the usa?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 months ago

    This is your 875th answer, Enrique.  Child custody awards are based upon what is in the best interests of the children. But any lawyer would probably advise you to avoid affairs until the custody is settled. (I do know of one situation where this was the case.) You should consult a family law attorney, do not rely upon advice from amateurs, here. Good luck.  

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    It's not a consideration in custody disputes.. During my divorce settlement hearing, the ex accused me of having a live-in GF.  The judge said that was a point in my favor, because I would have help caring for the kids. I got custody.

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    I see a lot of divorces, and the ONLY time I've seen a woman lose custody was because she put her child in a dangerous situation when she had an affair.

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    Probably depends on the law in each state.

  • 7 months ago

    No, not unless you also abandon the children or neglect their welfare. Being an unfaithful partner doesn't always equate to being a bad parent.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    7 months ago

    No, not at all.  In the United States, custody of children goes to the parent with the vagina.  It doesn't matter if the husband is unfaithful, as the husband doesn't have a vagina.  (he's not getting custody)

    It doesn't matter if the mother is unfaithful, as she does have the vagina (she's getting custody)

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    No.  Most wives in the United States are unfaithful.  

    Source(s): Donald Trump
  • Expat
    Lv 6
    7 months ago

    Yes, but not for the infidelity. You get divorced and it's more than possible that you can lose custody. 

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