Divorcing a Spouse with a Substance Abuse Problem
Kristina Buchthal Alkass • June 8, 2021
Kristina Buchthal Alkass, family law and divorce attorney for Lavelle Law, discusses the complications when one spouse has a substance abuse problem in a family law matter. Careful strategizing with your attorney is essential before raising allegations of substance abuse. When proving your spouse is unfit to care for your child because of his or her substance abuse, you need to also be aware of the risk that the same argument may negatively affect your financial circumstances when determining alimony, or what is now called maintenance. To find out more about this careful balance between what is best for you and what is best for your child in a divorce or custody case, reach out to Kristina at 847-241-1777 or kalkass@lavellelaw.com.
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