The Divorce Course Podcast26 Okt 2022

Drug & Alcohol Abuse - How Coparenting Arrangements can accomodate this problem and the Family Court views.

Looking to create parenting agreement or a parenting plan or consent orders with a co parent that has drug or alcohol abuse issues? In this episode we will discuss the family court's views and how it deals with drugs and alcohol when it comes to court orders, parenting agreements and arrangements. We will also be discussing how the family court deals with it, what the family court puts in place to ensure the children's safety and how you can deal with it yourself even if you are not in the family court system.

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Does the Family Court of Australia care if the other parent is doing drugs or abusing alcohol?
What kinds of tests can a court order to find out if your ex is using drugs or alcohol during their time with the children?
What to consider putting in your parenting agreement if your ex is a drug addict
What to consider putting in your parenting agreement if your ex is an alcoholic
What do you do if your co parent is doing drugs?
What can you do if your co parent is an alcoholic?
What kind of court orders can you get if you have a drug addict ex?
What the Family Court of Australia does about Drugs and Alcohol
How can you use a contact centre to help with a drug and alcohol issue in your family?
What are the penalties for not following court orders?
Can the court make orders about the kids and alcohol and drugs?
What happens if your ex is giving alcohol or drugs to your child or teenager?
Types of court orders you can ask for if your co parent is an alcoholic
Does drinking or drug taking affect your property settlement amount?
How do you prove that your ex is using drugs or alcohol
How to work around an alcohol or drug problem
What kind of testing for drugs and alcohol is done by the family court in regards to a custody issue?

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE
LEGAL AID
Lifeline 13 11 14
Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
Relationships Australia
Police on 000
DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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