mother wants custody

[kimmy95]

I am currently married. I've been in marriage counseling and want a divorce. I had a one night affair, and fear pregnancy. Could a one night affair ruin my chances for custody of my two children?
I live in Minnesota.

 

[LdiJ]

I am currently married. I've been in marriage counseling and want a divorce. I had a one night affair, and fear pregnancy. Could a one night affair ruin my chances for custody of my two children?
I live in Minnesota.

By itself that is unlikely to be enough to prevent you from having custody.

 

[kimmy95]

mother wanting custody, affair

I thought that's what I would be told, that I could get custody. I just need some reassurance before I go through with a divorce. I do not want a divorce to be with this other man. He lives FAR away, and neither of us is moving. It was a one night thing. I want to divorce my husband because I don't love him. I am just afraid if he knew of the affair, he'd try to take my kids away. I am a good mom, stay at home, do everything for my kids. My husband has been away a lot in our marriage, going back to school and in the air force guards. I already have felt like a single mom anyway. So, the odds are in my favor? Thank you.
(live in MN)

 

[LdiJ]

I thought that's what I would be told, that I could get custody. I just need some reassurance before I go through with a divorce. I do not want a divorce to be with this other man. He lives FAR away, and neither of us is moving. It was a one night thing. I want to divorce my husband because I don't love him. I am just afraid if he knew of the affair, he'd try to take my kids away. I am a good mom, stay at home, do everything for my kids. My husband has been away a lot in our marriage, going back to school and in the air force guards. I already have felt like a single mom anyway. So, the odds are in my favor? Thank you.
(live in MN)

Yes, the odds are definitely in your favor. Particularly because your husband has been away so much.