Substance Abuse Archives

Will my medical marijuana prescription adversely affect my child custody case?

October 28, 2020

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Parental Fitness, Substance Abuse, Visitation, Women's Divorce Issues

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If I have a prescription for marijuana, will this affect my custody case? I do not smoke in front of my child or have it around my child. Probably not, as long as you can A) prove the prescription is…

How do courts view mothers who abandon their family during a divorce?

How does the court view mothers that abandon their family during a divorce? Generally, with disbelief, at first. Why? A few reasons. One, to its credit, our culture still holds the concept and institution of motherhood in high esteem, so…

I’m a year sober. Can my alcoholism hurt my child custody chances?

March 17, 2020

Divorce Utah

Addiction, Child Custody, Custody, Custody Evaluation, Parental Fitness, Substance Abuse

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I’m an alcoholic who endured domestic violence in my marriage. My husband exploited my addiction when he wanted an excuse to replace me. Now he’s trying to use it as a means to get custody. Can this damage my case…