Generally, it will not have an effect but if there is something specific about this person that makes them dangerous to be around your child then it could affect custody.
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YES IT COULD! Especially if your Judge is the super moral type, mine told me that it’s actually illegal to be in a sexual relationship when your divorce is not final yet. If your ex took you to court for custody modification, you could lose over living with a boyfriend.
Cohabitation was deemed by a decision as unconstitutional in NC back in 2006. The following article has a copy of the actual decision: newsobserver.com/662/story/462833.html
That aside, yes adultery is illegal, but rarely prosecuted because of the case load of the DA… there are much bigger fish for them to fry.
Be very careful if you have them move in with you. No matter what the NC law may say, it’s up to the Judge. Your ex can file for custody and prove change of circumstance. Anything they can find out will be brought out to discredit you and your live in. I would be patience and wait, if you are not planning to marry. Don’t risk the children over a new partner, since it’s only been 6 months. I know you want to get on with your life but EX’S can be vindictive or have a legitimate concern about a new partner. Make sure your new partner has nothing in thier past or does anything now that a Judge would consider changing custody.
What effects would dating or living with a partner have if the permnant child support order/ child custoday order/ equittable distribution order was finalized by the judge over 6 months ago, but the divorce is not finalized yet? Could it cause a change in child custody even though a custody order is in effect?