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Expert: Equality in Marriage Institute - 10/10/2005
Question I have been divorced for only a month and I share full custody with my ex wife. I just found out that my ex has a sexual predator living 5 houses away. This is a house she owns not an apartment. WE have a 2 yr old and 12 yr old girls. I fear for there safety and also her boyfriend has a sexual predator living less an 1/8 of a mile away also. Where they visiting alot also. Should i ask a judge for custody. or what are my options. I would like to get full custody but looking for a direction to go with this......thanks jeff.......
Answer Dear Jeff,
I'm not that knowledgable in the area of children when it comes to divorce. It makes sense to know your optiosn and to know what the local police and schools are doing or have in place with known sexual predators in the area. In addition to this you may want to speak with your attorney about either increasing your custody level. I'm sure a heart-to-heart discussion with your wife about what she is doing to ensure your chidlren's safety would be welcomed. Trying to get full custody maybe more difficult. Consider if the tables were turned. What if you had the house, that you owned, and you had a sexual predator living near you and your daughters were under your care. What if your wife asked to have full custody- how might you react. be sure to ask how her boyfriend is taking precautions as well.
Once you have gained some info from the local authorities and spoken with your ex-wife about your concerns ask her what she might do and that you want to work something out that may make you both feel more secure.
