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What about access - should I let my children see my spouse?

"Access" refers to the time the children spend with the parent who does not have custody. When a child lives with one parent full-time, the other parent usually has access. (See our web site section on Custody, Guardianship and Access for more information.)

If you fear for the safety of your children, you should:

  • talk to the police about getting a protection order and
  • talk to a lawyer about getting a court order that restricts the children's access to their other parent.
If the judge agrees that the other parent may be a danger to your children, he or she may order what is called "supervised access," where the children can spend time with the parent who does not have custody only with another adult present.