Can I Keep My Ex Away From My Kids?

By Karen CovyUpdated 2 min read
Can I Keep My Ex Away From My Kids?

If you have been fighting in court with your ex for years, it is not surprising if you feel like you  never want to see him or her again! You are probably exhausted, emotionally drained, and financially wrecked! You probably feel like you (and your kids) would be so much better off if your ex would just leave you all alone! It is not surprising, then, that you might ask your lawyer: Is there a way that I can legally keep my ex away from my kids? Many people think long and hard about this question.  They may have decided they can live without child support.  They may have figured out a way that they that they can take care of their kids alone, without their ex ever having to do anything.  They may even believe that their children would be better off if they never saw their other parent again. When it comes to deciding anything regarding children, the courts are always going to look at what is in the children's best interests.  That is the legal standard they measure everything against. But, what if you think it is in your children's best interest to be raised without interference from your ex? Is there a way that you can legally keep your ex out of their lives? This Two Minute Divorce Tip tackles the question: Can I  keep my ex away from my kids head on. To hear the answer, take a quick look at the video.

About Karen Covy

Divorce Coach, Decision Coach & Lawyer

Karen Covy is a divorce coach, decision coach, and lawyer who has been helping people navigate through divorce for over 30 years. She is the author of "When Happily Ever After Ends" and the host of the Off the Fence podcast.

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