This article is being written to conclude and recap my series on how one can go about proving parental drug use in a Melbourne, Florida child custody case. I considered this an important topic to write on as parents should typically take immediate action when they believe their son or daughter is in danger. It is important, however, that one avoid making unfounded accusations to the Court. Being able to prove a claim is, therefore, critical. I wrote this series with the goal of providing information which can help people to better understand their situation. It has also been my goal to provide information which can assist with the selection of a family law attorney. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer.
I addressed a number of topics over my recent articles. Issues which I analyzed included:
- Family Courts may require immediate drug testing
- Using discovery to prove parental drug use
- Changing child custody when a parent has been arrested for drugs
- The consequences of false drug claims in child custody cases
I chose to write on these particular topics for multiple reasons. First, when a parent is accused of drug use then it is common for a Family Court Judge to order an immediate drug test. Should the results of the test be positive, then Judges will typically make an immediate temporary custody change. Second, there are many instances where it may be necessary to show that a parent is illegally obtaining prescription narcotics. Discovery is an important tool in making sure that necessary evidence is acquired. Third, when a parent has been arrested for a drug-related offense then the Court may be willing to hear the matter on an expedited basis. Finally, it is important to understand that a parent may lose time with the child if they are found to be making false allegations about their counterpart.
A point I stressed throughout this series is that it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible if you are involved in a family law dispute. Having qualified counsel can help to ensure that your case is handled correctly from beginning to end. Having counsel can also help to ensure that disputes are minimized. I am a Melbourne child custody lawyer who practices solely in the area of family law. I pride myself on providing a high level of representation and I look forward to being of assistance. Please contact us online or by telephone today. We also serve those in Titusville, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Grant, Valkaria, and Rockledge, as well as in the Indian River County areas of Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, and Orchid.