Question about custody...?

Question

If someone has custody of their child and they enter into a relationship with a man who has committed a previous felony 5 years ago (and has served their time) and has no other types of offenses, and has been going to counseling and has proved that they have made an effort to change, can the father of the child do anything to gain custody of the child based on this relationship?

Answer 1

All a judge is going to see is a conviction for a sexual offence and the father has a very good chance at full and sole custody. If I were you, I would rethink this relationship before risking my kids.

Answer 2

It really depends on what he was convicted of.  If he was convicted of any type of s*x crime, especially one involving a child, it will be a pretty sure bet that the father will gain sole custody.  He would possibly even be able to get supervised visitation with the mother.  If the conviction was for a violent crime, his chances would also be increased for gaining custody.  If the crime was a white collar crime such as embezzlement or fraud, the chances wouldn't be as high.

ETA:  I just noticed your follow up post.  Since he was convicteed of a s*x crime, the father will be granted custody if he requests it.  I'm not sure where you live, but in the US the convicted party will need to register as a s*x offender upon his release.  There are certain guidelines as to where s*x offenders can live or spend time.  It could be possible that the child won't be permitted in the mother's home at any time if the offender is living there or spending time there.  It won't matter how much counseling the offender has received.  His conviction was for a s*x crime.  The courts don't care how reformed he was or what was decided by a counselor post-convitction.  As long as the conviction stands, he is a s*x offender in the eyes of the law.  It's time for mom to make a choice between a man (convict, at that) and her child.  It should be a pretty clear choice.

Answer 3

what was the conviction? If it wasn't s*x related then no, the father has to prove her an unfit mother, it is whatever the best interest of the child, Does the child not like him?  

Answer 4

I realize and respect the fact that everyone deserves a second chance, but are you willing to sacrifice your child for someone that you barely know?

You are taking a huge risk.  If he was convicted of a violent crime and you  allow him into your home and introduce him to your child, you deserve to lose custody of your child.  He deserves a mother that will protect him and put him first.

I know what I am talking about...I am a divorced mom of 3 and I haven't been on a date since I got divorced (3 years now).nor will I until the boys are grown.  I respect them way to much to risk their happiness on a man.  Period.  (my youngest is 10) I have 8 more years and I do not regret my decision to put the kids 1st.  They are worth it. Is yours worth it to you?

Do the right thing.  You know what you need to do.  Just do it.

Arre you seriously justifying his actions?  OMG you are so deluded!!!