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Child Custody

Family law guidance for protecting custody decisions and building defensible records.

How to Prove Substance Abuse in Court for Custody, According to Experts
How to Prove Substance Abuse in Court for Custody, According to Experts
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a major factor in child custody cases – and trying to prove substance abuse in court isn’t always a straightforward process. SUD is often completely...read more
CPS Drug Testing and Parental Alcohol Use: What to Know
CPS Drug Testing and Parental Alcohol Use: What to Know
The link between substance abuse and child abuse is well-established. The link continues as children grow. Meaning: Kids who grow up in an environment rife with substance abuse often develop...read more
How to Prove an Unsafe Environment for a Child
How to Prove an Unsafe Environment for a Child
When a child is living in unsuitable or unsafe living conditions, their well-being absolutely must come first. If you are a parent with a court-ordered custody arrangement and believe your...read more
What are Unsuitable Living Conditions for a Child?
What are Unsuitable Living Conditions for a Child?
There are common misconceptions around what, exactly, constitutes unsuitable living conditions for a child, from a legal standpoint. Most parents understand that physically abusing their child is wrong and will...read more
Can a Recovering Alcoholic Get Child Custody?
Can a Recovering Alcoholic Get Child Custody?
Being a parent is hard. It demands your time and attention. It can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It requires sacrifice. Yet for so many parents, raising children is...read more
The Effects of a Parent’s Alcoholism on Children
The Effects of a Parent’s Alcoholism on Children
How does an “alcoholic” parent affect a child? Growing up with alcoholic parents can have profound emotional effects on children, often shaping their sense of self, relationships, and approach to...read more
How to Use BACtrack View Alcohol Monitoring for Family Law [PDF Guide]
How to Use BACtrack View Alcohol Monitoring for Family Law [PDF Guide]
Navigating custody battles can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when alcohol muddles the track. If you’re thinking about using BACtrack View alcohol monitoring in a custody case, this guide is...read more
How to Prove Alcoholism in Custody Cases
How to Prove Alcoholism in Custody Cases
The legal seas in a custody battle can be stormy on their own. Add excessive alcohol use into the mix? The stakes get even higher. This guide is designed to...read more
Remote alcohol monitoring in custody situations
Benefits of Remote Alcohol Monitoring when Sharing Custody with an Alcoholic Parent
While alcohol and divorce don’t always go hand-in-hand, divorce rates have a tendency to rise when alcohol is frequently being abused. In managing a custody relationship with an alcoholic spouse...read more
Using BACtrack View for Alcohol Monitoring in Child Custody Cases
Using BACtrack View for Alcohol Monitoring in Child Custody Cases
It is a sad but inescapable fact that divorce and child custody disputes often go hand in hand. When these situations arise, there are sometimes alcohol abuse issues concerning one...read more