How Mental Health Issues Affect Divorce and Custody

How Mental Health Issues Affect Divorce and Custody

Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences one can have. Adding mental health issues only further complicates matters, especially when child custody is at issue. Parents with mental health issues are often afraid their diagnosis will be weaponized against them, while other parents may have genuine concerns for the safety and welfare of their child. Mental health challenges can have financial implications on a divorce as well. Navigating these issues can be difficult but not impossible. The right assistance is key.

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Best Interest Test – The Holley Factors

Every Texas statute and every court decision regarding children is focused on one key consideration: What is the best interest of the child? This term is used persistently, but often without a lot of clarity. Parents new to family law litigation assume attorneys and judges automatically intuit the meaning of “best interest” without any formal definition. Read More “Best Interest Test – The Holley Factors”

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