Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
alcohol abuse during visits
my daughter complains that her dad
drinks excessively during their visits.
She comes home crying!!! Im scared
to death for her but according to the
court order ''she has to go''. What if
any are my chances of modifying
visitation because of this ???
Asked on 9/16/08, 10:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: alcohol abuse during visits
I think you have a valid argument to make that visitation should be restricted if he has a drinking problem. You can request a social services study and if they confirm it, some rehab program can be ordered and completion required before unsupervised visitation resumes. If he's responsible for transporting her to and from, that adds to the concern.
Answered on 9/16/08, 3:16 pm