Advice needed: New partner wants joint custody of his kids

[Sanoie1]

Hello, I'm hoping for advice from someone with legal knowledge or preferably expertise.

My partner is in the process of divorce and has worked from home and done the main childcare for his 2 children. His wife works full time.

He left his job to start a business, but they decided to divorce before he actually started it so has downed tools and currently has no income until the financial side of things has been agreed

They have assets to be split at over a million but he has no income

Has he got a chance at 50% joint custody and what's the best thing to do now. He has a solicitor and papers have been signed. House is up for sale and they plan to go into mediation.

Many thanks

We only know what you've said, which is that he's "downed tools"

That is not the action of a good father who is fully committed to providing the best for his DC.

What to do next? Tell him to man up, and either make the business work or get employment.

And tread carefully yourself. The way you describe him doesn't make him sound even remotely a good 'un.

Well don't we love to speculate on the OP's standards of behavior whilst demonstrating just how very low our own are?

OP I'm afraid I have no advice but good luck. I'm sure you know it's sticky being with someone who's divorcing and it shouldn't be entered into lightly. Take care of yourself and take care to be someone you like and respect.