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Jesse James' Child Custody Battle With Janine Lindemulder Finalized

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Jesse James' ongoing child custody case with his ex-wife Janine Lindemulder (the ex-wife before Sandra Bullock) was finalized in Orange County, California after a judge ruled that Jesse James should have physical custody over their 6-year-old daughter Sunny.

This child custody decision will allow Jesse James to move to Texas so that Sunny can continue to have a relationship with his new ex-wife Sandra Bullock. According to US Weekly, Sandra Bullock has a strong bond with Jesse James' youngest daughter and the girl also is developing a close bond with Sandra Bullock's adopted baby.

What factors exactly led the judge to award Jesse James with physical custody of his daughter? The California judge saw Sunny's bond with her siblings that live with her father and the fact that she is doing well in her father's care as key factors in the custody decision. Janine Lindemulder used to be a porn star and was recently released from a halfway house. The judge said that the woman was in a "fragile position to make poor decisions," which contributed to the decision to give Jesse James physical custody. Although, it's important to note that the judge did give Janine Lindemulder and Jesse James joint legal custody of their daughter. This means that both parents will have the right to make long-term decisions about raising Sunny, including decisions that relate to the child's education, medical care, dental care, and religious instruction.

When going into a child custody hearing, it's important for parents to familiar with all the factors that a judge considers when awarding custody. You can learn more information about the different types of child custody and the specific factors that influence child custody decisions by contacting a Houston family law attorney or by visiting our Related Resources pages.

Related Resources:

  • Janine Lindemulder v Jesse James Custody Battle, Starring Sandra Bullock (FindLaw's Celebrity Justice Blog)
  • Find a Houston Family Law Attorney (FindLaw)
  • How Child Custody Decisions Are Made  (FindLaw)

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