Sharon Stone’s Experience Is More Common Than You Think
Sharon Stone recently made headlines after providing details about her custody hearing that took place in 2004. While many people were shocked to hear why she lost custody of her child, the truth is that men and women across the country have experienced similar outcomes due to their professions. In fact, it is more common than you might think for a judge to use your job against you when determining who should receive custody of the children.
What happened to Sharon Stone?
According to a recent report, Sharon Stone stated that she lost custody of her child in 2004 because of her very short nude scene in “Basic Instinct.” The movie was released in 1992, which was 12 years before she lost custody. However, the judge did not care how long it had been or the circumstances when making this decision.
Stone mentioned that the public, as well as the legal system, made assumptions about her personality and character based on her role in the movie. In fact, the judge assumed that she did not have the ability to parent and that the child’s best interest was not in her custody. To make matters worse, the judge asked her four-year-old son if he knew that his mother makes “sex movies.”
While this was heartbreaking for Stone to witness, she wanted to set the facts straight about the movie. She explained that she did not know that she would be seen naked on film. Stone said that she was told by the movie’s director that the color of her underwear was reflecting the lighting and was asked to remove them. As a result, the two seconds of the film where she uncrosses her legs in a police interrogation scene changed the rest of her life.
Can a judge use your job against you?
No matter what the circumstances, child custody cases can be extremely difficult. These cases are typically decided by a judge who prioritizes the best interest of the child. Therefore, the judge may investigate and evaluate every single detail of both parents’ lives before deciding who should get custody of the child. This can and most likely will include your career.
First and foremost, the judge will want to see that you do have the ability to financially provide for the child. However, if you are out of work or in between jobs, the judge may take this into consideration, but things can take a turn if the judge finds out that you have a career or job that negatively affects your child’s life. For example, if the judge believes that your job places your child’s life in danger, puts them into contact with criminals or around criminal behavior, or leads them to inappropriate situations, there is a good chance that your job will be held against you when it comes to custody. The reason for this is because the child’s best interest is believed to be in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Even though it is terrible what the judge did to Sharon Stone, many parents across the country go through very similar situations, where the judge uses their jobs against them. Their jobs do not have to be them appearing nude in a movie, but instead, if any type of job is deemed inappropriate or could endanger a child’s life, the parents may suffer the consequences of losing custody of their child.
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The article also mentioned how Sharon Stone stated that everything is so different today, comparing how it is more acceptable to wear less clothes on television and no one shows any surprise or concern. While she is correct that things seem to have changed in that aspect, judges still take into consideration every detail about a person’s character and life when deciding child custody.
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Judges have the power to use any factors that they believe are necessary to determine the best interests of your child. This means that it may be argued that the child is at risk of danger or inappropriate exposure due to your job with OnlyFans. However, if you have a family law attorney on your side, they will help you build a strong defense that explains your type of work, how your child is not negatively impacted due to your work, and that you are able to financially take care of your child. This may increase your chances of getting or keeping custody.
Our family law attorneys at the Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates are ready and prepared to take on your case and prove that you deserve custody of your child. Our lawyers know the laws and issues surrounding child custody cases, and we will do everything we can to ensure that your side of the story is heard. Regardless of the challenges that may arise, we will remain by your side, fighting for your rights as a parent.
If you have any questions or concerns about child custody in Tennessee, please get in touch with the Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates at your earliest opportunity. Our attorneys know how difficult child custody is, which is why we are here to help you every step of the way. Call our office or complete our contact form to schedule an appointment with a child custody lawyer today. Our offices are located in Franklin, Brentwood, and Columbia.
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