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Love Court Off the Record

In the podcast, Love Court Off The Record, we look at specific legal questions regarding all family law matters. From child custody to child support to divorce. We also take a humorous look at divorce. It does make people go crazy!!

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Stepmom Drama & Custody Battles: Can I Take This Back to Court?

July 02, 2025 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

The Question:

"My ex-husband remarried last year, and since then, everything has changed. His new wife constantly inserts herself into our custody exchanges, talks trash about me in front of my daughter, and then has the audacity to message me directly about “improving communication.” I want to go back to court to modify the custody agreement, but can a new spouse’s behavior even be considered in court? Where do I draw the line between co-parenting and protecting my peace?"

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about how a new stepparent is disrupting their custody dynamic. From custody exchanges to overstepping boundaries, can a new spouse’s behavior be considered in a custody modification? Jessica breaks down what courts care about, when to take action, and how to protect your peace while co-parenting.