My Spouse Is An Alcoholic. How Can I Prove They’re Unfit For Custody In A Rochester Divorce?

A history of substance abuse, whether alcohol, drugs, or prescription drugs, is something that judges consider very closely when reviewing custody petitions.

Most problem drinkers will have indicators in their financial records of purchases at liquor stores, meals in restaurants and bars that cost far more than food alone, or even a history of seeking treatment for alcohol abuse.

In many cases, the spouse may also have received DUIs or other legal sanctions, which tells the court very clearly that your spouse has a problem.

These are sensitive and complicated matters, because the health of your child’s other parent is in jeopardy.

While the court is unlikely to give custody to a parent whose drinking is out of control, another factor that judges care about is the ability of the custodial parent to help foster an ongoing relationship between the child and the non-custodial parent.

The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help you give the court what it needs to understand the situation, while remaining sensitive to the core issues.

Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce attorney.

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