Alcohol is legal but alcoholism by parents can be just as damaging and dangerous to the well being of children as illegal drugs.
When the facts are clear, courts have many tools to combat alcohol abuse, protect children, and even assist heavy users with tough love measures so they can be trusted with unsupervised parenting time (if they are ready to make positive changes).
PeTH and EtG testing can detect chronic alcohol abuse and measure progress toward sobriety. SoberLink devices can also ensure sobriety.
Courts can also order of users of alcohol to attend recovery classes or AA. Alcohol injunctions can order abusers to not partake in alcohol during or before their parenting time with children.
An experienced attorney can help responsible parents navigate alcoholic issues. Please call (817)642-8027 or email jfox@foxlawdfw.com.
April 5th, 2023
