Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Re: hi

You asked whether your own issue could be held against your mom in a custody battle for your brother.

In some few cases the psychological problems of a sibling may be viewed in the context of litigation. But it is very hard to bring the matter into court and in fact, an attorney should do his best to maintain the confidentiality of psychological work.

It not only be ungentlemanly for a man to allow his attorney to bring the matter up, but rather it would be a very low thing and one which the court is sure to notice.

More important is that you have dealt with or at least are dealing with the underlying issues. Talk about your fears with your mom. Fears are best dealt with by talking about them. When you bring things into the light you can examine them in detail and see that there is nothing that can't be dealt with. Fears left unexamined grow and fester and it seems as though they become overwhelming.

Your self-abuse should not have any effect on custody of another child. As you know, its origins have nothing to do with a desire to harm anyone.

Regards,

Roger