A history of substance abuse is certainly a reason for the court to exercise caution when it comes to your petition for custody, but the particulars matter a lot.
Many people with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse have successfully gotten and stayed clean, and demonstrating this to the court is one way to show your maturity, sense of responsibility, and good judgement.
In some cases, both parents struggle with substance abuse, which makes the court’s decision very difficult.
When that’s the situation, it’s important that a custody case be made showing your efforts to improve yourself, get sober, and stay accountable to trusted people who can support your sobriety.
These can be very difficult custody fights, and you should have the best representation available to you.
Call the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 and talk to an experienced Rochester child custody attorney.