What is the likelihood of a judge granting visitation to a parent who is a proven substance abuser recently placed on suicide watch and placed on medication for hearing voices?
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What is the likelihood of a judge granting visitation to a parent who is a proven substance abuser recently placed on suicide watch and placed on medication for hearing voices?
Asked on October 27, 2012 under Family Law, Hawaii
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The court system in this country decide child custody issues on a case by case basis taking into consideration of what is in the best interests of the minor child as being paramount.
From what you have written, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney experienced in child custody issues where social services of your community might need to be contacted to assist the parent with the problems that you have written about.
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Judges will decide custody matters based on what is in the best interest of the child. The more issues that a parent has, the more likely a judge is to deny their request for custody. Issues like drug abuse and mental health issues will certain impact that decision. The timing, the extent, and severity of each will have a bearing on the denial of custody and any limitations placed on visitation. As long as the other parent does not have similar or worse issues, then the other parent would have a much better chance of obtaining custody. However, because the test for "best interest of the child" is a factor based test, no one can completely predict for you what the judge will ultimately do.
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