Losing Child Custody due to Mental Illness
Mental illness is very common throughout the United States, with an estimated 26.2 percent – more than one-fourth – of all American adults suffering from a mental illness or disorder. Adults who suffer from a mental illness face a heightened risk of losing custody of their children, particularly if their condition is severe enough that the state feels the parent can take care of the child. Unfortunately, this can also make child custody even more contentious than usual in the case of a divorce.
If you suffer from mental illness and are going through a divorce, you need a qualified legal representative on your side to help you fight for child custody. Do not allow prejudice to prevent you from retaining custody of your child. Contact the Houston child custody attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151 to schedule a free consultation.
Your Legal Options
Divorce can be distressing for anyone, but it may carry greater worry for those parents who are afraid that they will lose custody of their children due to the state of their mental health. You can take action to strengthen your case for custody by:
- Accepting your condition and seeking treatment. This shows your dedication to get help so you can function
- If you have to go to a psychiatric facility, make sure to stay in contact with your children
- Ask questions and discuss your legal rights with an attorney
By taking these steps, you can demonstrate that you are committed to addressing your condition and therefore the best interests of your child.
Contact Us
Living with mental illness can be a challenge, but it does not necessarily make one unfit to be a parent, and you should not simply accept that you will lose custody in a divorce. Contact the Houston child custody attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., by calling 800-242-2151 to discuss your situation with a compassionate and knowledgeable lawyer.
