09/09/2026
π¨βπ©βπ§ Can your ex dictate who is around your child?
When parents separate, introducing a new partner can sometimes become a major source of conflict.
Can your ex tell you who can be around your child? Do they have to meet your new partner first? Can they stop your child staying overnight with your new partner?
Generally, neither parent can control who is around the child during the other parent's parenting time simply because they dislike or disagree with the relationship.
But where there is a genuine concern about a child's safety or welfare, the position can be very different.
Our latest guide explains where you stand and what you can do if you have genuine concerns about a new partner.
π Read the full guide: https://www.family-lawfirm.co.uk/blog/can-my-ex-dictate-who-is-around-my-child/