Enabling an alcoholic to drink, lie or make excuses is not the way to live with an alcoholic. You then become the enabler and make it easy for the alcoholic to drink and hide the things that they should not be doing. You are the one that helps them hide their drinking from others and [...]
To make sure that your child will not suffer much from the impact of your divorce, you and your ex-spouse should understand the applicable child custody laws for custodial and non-custodial parents. You have to know the nature and your share of rights and obligations in terms of your child’s upbringing. Doing so can be [...]
If you live with an alcoholic, you may live with domestic violence as well. Many people that drink can become violent if they get upset. This might not be the case for some, but when a person drinks, it changes how they think. The sad thing about domestic violence where an alcoholic is concerned is [...]
Once you have finally decided to throw cautions into the wind and focus on your goal of getting your child under your care, then this is the best time to file for a child custody case. But, before doing so, make sure that you are knowledgeable on child custody issues so you will know what [...]
When you live with an alcoholic that has abusive behavior, you need help before things get out of control. The one thing that you cannot do is allow the abusive behavior to continue or it could get worst. Bad things can happen when the abuse continues. If you need help, you can talk to others [...]
If you are one of those who are in the process of appealing for child custody, then now is the time to know more about the term and the situation. Being aware what does “child custody” mean would somehow give you an idea the responsibilities that come with it. This term is applicable when dealing [...]
If you drink when out with friends or at home with the partner that drinks, you make have to make a change if you want the alcoholic to stop. An alcoholic cannot stop drinking if they live in a house with someone that drinks even one cocktail a week. They see you drinking and determine [...]
A lot of marriages in the United States end in divorce. This can be a very painful and harrowing experience for both spouses, and it is worse if children are involved. Have you gotten a divorce? If you want your child to stay with you after you have separated from your partner, you should know [...]
Alcohol and arguing just do not mix. In some cases, a minor argument can escalate into something much worst. The slightest comment can set off a full-blown fight. Sometimes the fights can end badly for both. It is not uncommon for fights to erupt in the household when you live with an alcoholic. Even the [...]
When you live with an alcoholic in your life, you have to change the way you live. You have to change the way you keep your house stocked with beverages. You have to realize that having alcohol in the home is a thing of the past. An alcoholic does not care where the drink comes [...]