Drug Addiction and Divorce
Being in a romantic relationship with a drug addict can be emotionally devastating. Not only do you have to help your spouse battle his or her addiction, you also must take care of the children and other household duties that he or she is unable to complete. Though some spouses work through this difficult time, others feel that it is simply too much to handle and opt to get a divorce.
Deciding whether to stay in an unhealthy and unhappy relationship or leave and begin a life of your own is never an easy choice to make. If you have questions about the divorce process or need guidance about family law, contact the San Marcos divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP at (760) 757-6854.
The Impact of Addiction
Drug addiction can negatively affect your relationship in the following ways:
- Emotionally damaging environment for young children
- Lack of trust between romantic partners
- Lost wages due to missed work or inability to keep up with household expenses due to expensive addiction
- Increased conflict or chance of physical or verbal abuse
- High medical bills associated with hospitalization or medical treatment
If you would like to pursue a divorce from your drug-addicted partner, know that you are not alone in this process. Compassionate attorneys can help to make this process as simple as it can be. In addition to helping you gain a favorable result in the proceedings, lawyers may be able to help your partner get help for his or her problem through court-mandated rehabilitation therapy.
Speak with a San Marcos Divorce Lawyer
If you or a loved one is involved in family law litigation or a divorce case with child support, custody, or visitation issues, and need legal representation, don’t hesitate to contact the Fischer & Van Thiel Family Law Firm of San Marcos at (760) 757-6854 today to get solid legal advice and a professional divorce lawyer consultation.
