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My Ex’s New Partner Is Parenting My Kids—Can I Stop It?

September 09, 2025 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

The Question:

“My ex has a new boyfriend, and he’s suddenly at every exchange and even disciplining our kids. We don’t have anything in our custody order about significant others. Can I do anything to limit his involvement, especially when it comes to parenting decisions?”

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson responds to a listener concerned about their ex’s new boyfriend stepping into a parental role—attending exchanges and even disciplining the kids. With nothing in the custody order addressing significant others, is there anything that can be done to limit his involvement? Jessica explains what’s enforceable, what’s not, and how to protect your parenting rights when a new partner enters the picture.