DiscoverDivorce Fast & Easy In MichiganS8 Ep53: Can You Get Custody If You Have a History of Addiction?
S8 Ep53: Can You Get Custody If You Have a History of Addiction?

S8 Ep53: Can You Get Custody If You Have a History of Addiction?

Update: 2025-08-20
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In this episode, we tackle a sensitive but crucial question: can you get custody of your children if you have a history of addiction? Akiva Goldman explains how Michigan courts view these situations, emphasizing that the focus is on current stability, responsibility, and the child's best interests, not past mistakes.

• A history of addiction does not automatically disqualify you from being a custodial parent.
• The court's primary focus is on what is safe and in the best interest of the child, not on judging past health issues.
• Demonstrating a consistent and managed recovery effort is viewed very favorably by the court.
• A responsible parent in recovery can be a better custodial choice than an unreliable parent with no addiction history.
• Securing legal representation is vital to properly frame your recovery story and defend against attacks on your past.

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Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGn0iYUpvWY

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For additional information, watch these videos:
How DUI Affects Child Custody Rights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnccmFJj8c0
What Do I Do If My Child's Parent Is On Drugs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEByv-fSm2c

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S8 Ep53: Can You Get Custody If You Have a History of Addiction?

S8 Ep53: Can You Get Custody If You Have a History of Addiction?

Akiva Goldman