Family Law

Jesse James Battles Ex-Wife over Custody

By ckramer

It appears that Jessie James? alleged infidelity might cause more problems for him than he thought.

This alleged cheating has created issues with his current marriage to actress Sandra Bullock and now custody of his child.

James had settled his custody dispute several months ago his ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder. But now she says she wants full custody of their six-year-old daughter, Sunny

James sought full custody of Sunny claiming that Lindemulder and her husband Jeremy Aikman were unfit parents, because both were convicted felons.

Lindemulder was convicted of tax evasion and lived in a halfway house after the conviction.

The judge agreed and granted James full custody in December. Lindemulder was only granted limited visitation rights. Sunny currently lives with James and Bullock.

Lindemulder (a former porn star) admitted to making mistakes in the past but claims she is now on the right track. She said she deserves custody of her daughter.

She further requested that Bullock stay out of the custody battle this time around. In the prior child custody case, Bullock wrote a letter to the judge showing her concern for Sunny?s well being.

The letter also said that Lindemulder was allegedly using drugs.
But Lindemulder feels that the tables have turned since James? alleged affair with Michele McGee and at least three other women. She sees this as an opportunity and hopes the courts will side with her due to the recent events.

Also, the San Jose Mercury News reported that Bullock moved out of James? home. So the once stable home is now crumbling into pieces and could be used in a case against James.

ABC News reported that the hearing, set for June 14th, is for a modification regarding child support or child visitation. Lindemulder has not yet filed the paperwork for the case.

James? attorney, Marilyn Slifman, said that, “Mr. James’ sole concern is for the safety, welfare and best interests of his daughter. The proper forum to resolve this case is in the courtroom.”

The courts will once again have to decide which parent is fit to have full custody of their daughter.

Full post as published by The Divorce Blog on March 25, 2010 (boomark / email).