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Can an Alcoholic Parent Get Custody? What Judges Look for Before They Rule
Published Aug 18, 2026 by Chris Beck, at Divorced Girl Smiling
Read the full article at Divorced Girl SmilingIf you’re asking the question, “Can an alcoholic parent get custody?” you’re probably not asking out of sheer curiosity. More likely, you’re picturing your kids under the care of a parent who struggles with alcoholism, and it’s keeping you up at night.
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