{"id":3451,"date":"2014-03-17T14:30:05","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2014-03-17T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2014-03-17T20:30:05","slug":"who-gets-custody-if-a-spouse-cheated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/17\/who-gets-custody-if-a-spouse-cheated\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Gets Custody if a Spouse Cheated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people assume that the conduct of the spouse leading up to the divorce is a big factor in who gets custody. The truth is more complex than that when it comes to divorce and Minnesota family law.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Divorce Laws<\/h3>\n

Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state. That means that the court isn\u2019t really concerned with the reasons behind the divorce. You will not get custody automatically just because your spouse cheated.<\/em><\/p>\n

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However, your conduct during the divorce does matter. If you are spending more time with the new beau or belle than you are with your children<\/a> then you can expect this behavior to have an impact. If you are inviting the new beau or belle to sleep overnight while the children are in the house then you can expect this behavior to have an impact as well.
\nAdultery isn\u2019t the issue. Parenting is the issue.<\/strong>\u00a0Most divorce attorneys<\/a> will tell you that the courts want to see that you are able and willing to be a responsible, loving parent and a good role model to your child.<\/p>\n

Dealing With Adultery in Divorce<\/h3>\n

If your spouse is the cheater then you should know that you can\u2019t take custody for granted. You still need to do everything that you can to put your best foot forward to the courts if custody is important to you. That means that you need to modify your own behavior as well\u2014now is not the time to seek out a new boyfriend or girlfriend, even if the divorce process is already well underway.
\nIf custody is important to you then you need a lawyer\u2019s advice\u2014and not your spouse\u2019s misconduct\u2014to seal the deal. Contact Barna, Guzy, &\u00a0Steffen<\/a>\u00a0to get your family law consultation. We\u2019ve been serving Coon Rapids and the Minneapolis, MN metro area for over 75 years, and we\u2019re ready to help you navigate your divorce case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many people assume that the conduct of the spouse leading up to the divorce is a big factor in who gets custody. The truth is more complex than that when it comes to divorce and Minnesota family law. Minnesota Divorce Laws Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state. That means that the court isn\u2019t really concerned with the reasons behind the divorce. You will not get custody automatically just because your spouse cheated. However, your conduct during the divorce does matter. If you are spending more time with the new beau or belle than you are with your children then you can expect this behavior to have an impact. If you are inviting the new beau or belle to sleep overnight while the children are in the house then you can expect this behavior to have an impact as well. Adultery isn\u2019t the issue. Parenting is the issue.\u00a0Most divorce attorneys will tell you that the courts want to see that you are able and willing to be a responsible, loving parent and a good role model to your child. Dealing With Adultery in Divorce If your spouse is the cheater then you should know that you can\u2019t take custody for granted. 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