21.
My ex is a heavy drinker; will that help me get custody?
Possibly, but it depends what you mean by "heavy drinker". If it can be shown that
the other parent's drinking prevents them from properly caring for the child, puts the
child in danger, or keeps them from parenting effectively, then it may be a factor.
Ordinary social drinking will almost never be considered a serious factor in determining
custody.
If your ex has a history of alcohol abuse, is (or has been) a member of Alcoholics
Anonymous, or has been through a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, this should be
brought to the attention of your attorney and the evaluator, if one is used.
