Did you know that 1 out of 5 adults has a mental health issue? That meansthat every two to three families are dealing with a mental health issue at any given time. Look down the street. That means every other household in your own neighborhood is likely dealing with a mentally ill family member. You are far from alone, even though it may feel that way sometimes, especially when dealing with a case in family court.
The good news is that serious mental health issues, the ones that are really scary when you are divorcing with kids, do not happen as often. The studies show “serious” mental health issues occur in about 1 in 20 adults or about one in every ten families. That is still a reasonably high percentage, and much higher than most families are aware of when they find themselves involved in family court litigation.
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Should you find yourself confronted with a co-parent who exhibits mental health concerns, contact the Law Offices of Renee Lazar at 978-844-4095 to schedule a FREE one hour no obligation consultation to discuss the best way to handle your situation.