Legal Question in Family Law in California

Concerns about child custudy

My question is I am divorcing my husband. I left him and took my 6 month old baby and 2 1/2 year old girl for their safety. I feared they were in great danger been with their father. I am filing for divorce and have a mediation hearing on the 25th of July. I am requesting full custody with supervised visitation by me. My attorney wants an agreement between my husband and I to be taken to the mediation hearing. My concern is my husband has a criminal record. In 1993 he was convicted of 2 lewd counts against a minor. I have been advised not to say anything about my suspicions. As long as my husband agrees to supervised visits. My biggest worry is that If Say 5 or even 10 years from now my husband decides he wants our children alone. And takes me back to court my credability wil be at stake for keeping quiet now. I have my family I can confide in If I need to get into details with them . As of now Only my attorney knows. And he does not want too much information from me. I am not after child support or anything like that all I am asking is for my children to be protected till at least 18 years of age. How can I do that?


Asked on 7/12/03, 3:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Concerns about child custudy

I suggest that you wither follow the advice of your attorney, or consult elsewhere and get a second opinion.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.net

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Answered on 7/13/03, 1:07 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Concerns about child custudy

You need to fully discuss this matter with your attorney. Unless you regain conficence in your attorney you should seriously consider retaining an attorney in which you have more confidence.

The question regarding your crediability may or may not be affected by a failure to raise the issue at this time. If you and your ex enter into a custody and visitation agreement then the issue of his prior conviction would not be raised, and thus should not affect your crediability.

A stipulation has another advantage and that is you know what the result will be, and are not risking a less favorable court order.

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Answered on 7/14/03, 1:22 am


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