Depression & custody..

[jeebus]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

My husband and I have decided to part ways. I'm dealing with a lot, as we have 3 children together. I have a history of depression and am concerned that if I seek medical help he will be able to use it against me in determining custody.

At this point his job requires him being gone for weeks at a time, and he can not bring the children with him. Not sure if that matters or not. We agreed that I would keep the children in our marital home so that they can continue with some sense of normalcy. I just don't want him to be able to use my emotional/mental issues against me & take our kids away. I am not a danger to them, nor am I suicidal, but I've seen some shady things happen in divorces.

Thoughts?

 

[TheGeekess]

Go get treatment. A parent that is willing to treat a disorder is not looked down on by the court. A parent who refuses to utilize available treatment is the one that jeopardizes the outcome.

 

[jeebus]

Go get treatment. A parent that is willing to treat a disorder is not looked down on by the court. A parent who refuses to utilize available treatment is the one that jeopardizes the outcome.

That was what i thought, but wanted to get verification. Thank you.

I just want what's best for our children, and if mommy's not quite right then they won't be either.

 

[majomom1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

My husband and I have decided to part ways. I'm dealing with a lot, as we have 3 children together. I have a history of depression and am concerned that if I seek medical help he will be able to use it against me in determining custody.

At this point his job requires him being gone for weeks at a time, and he can not bring the children with him. Not sure if that matters or not. We agreed that I would keep the children in our marital home so that they can continue with some sense of normalcy. I just don't want him to be able to use my emotional/mental issues against me & take our kids away. I am not a danger to them, nor am I suicidal, but I've seen some shady things happen in divorces.

Thoughts?

That can be true with (or without) depression. Go to the doctor. Get a physical and then make an appointment with several lawyers to look at all the options.

Maybe this is what you need to turn that all around. I know, I know, I hated it when people told me that, but it is true. Get healthy and get smart then you will be able to catch those shady things before they become issues.

 

[jeebus]

I have an appointment with a doctor for Wednesday to get my depression meds adjusted so that I can get better. I appreciate all the help here.