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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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Can I Get in Trouble for Dating After Divorce?

February 17, 2026 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

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The Question:

“I started dating someone new, and my ex is furious—saying it’s ‘confusing for the kids’ and threatening to take me back to court. There’s nothing inappropriate happening, but now I’m scared. Can a court really punish me just for moving on?”

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s concern about whether starting a new relationship can affect custody or parenting time. After beginning to date again, her ex is threatening court action—claiming it’s “confusing for the kids.” Jessica breaks down what the courts actually care about when it comes to new partners, how to protect your parental rights, and why moving on isn’t automatically a legal issue.