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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Been there done that OP. Unless your ready for years of denial, "lost money", dysfunctional kids, leave and take the kids with you. Take pictures of all the empties around her when she is passed out, it will help with custody issues. The pictures I took convinced the judge to give me full custody. That was 7 years ago and we are in a much better place right now.[/quote]

The best legal advice to get away clean-and-clear.[/quote]

19:39 here - dont be so sure, and learn your options.  I consulted a DC divorce lawyer (we live in the district) and she said DC courts were famously in favor of joint custody even in situations like this - she said if he didnt have an arrest record and he was in AA that would be enough for a court to give him joint custody and refuse supervised visits.  But really, one thing at a time.  She may just need a good kick in the ass and support to go through rehab and get sober.  My DH has been sober for 4 years after doing a real treatment program.  Whether your marriage ultimately survives the harm done by this is another question, but start with seeing whether she is willing to stop drinking with the right help.  FWIW I’m still not sure my marriage will survive, but at least my kids have a sober dad.  If I had just left without giving him one solid chance with rehab, I’m reasonably sure he would have killed himself one way or another, and possibly others along the way (e.g., DUI)[/quote]

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