Many divorcing couples try to argue, most without any evidence, that their significant other is "just plain crazy." But in reality, the percentage of Americans suffering from a mental health illness is estimated to be just above twenty percent. So what happens when one parent has a diagnosed mental illness or a history of signs and symptoms? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/denied-parenting-time-due-to-mental-illness
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This article will discuss how mental illness can impact parenting time and child custody decisions during divorce proceedings. We will answer the following questions: Is mental illness immediately factored into custody cases?, How does the court differentiate between mental illness and stress?, Can I receive less parenting time or be denied custody due to mental illness?, and How can I avoid custody issues due to my mental illness?
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