S9 Ep99: Can A DUI Cost You Custody?

#ChooseGoldman A DUI or alcohol-related offense can significantly impact child custody depending on whether the child was present and if the incident reflects a chronic problem. Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that Michigan courts prioritize the "best interest of the child" when determining how a parent's legal history affects their custodial rights. • The presence of a child in the car during a DUI is a critical factor that often signals a danger to their safety. • Michigan courts distinguish between a parent's private drinking habits and those that expose a child to immediate risk. • A mandatory substance abuse evaluation is typically used to determine if a DUI is an isolated event or part of a pattern. • Excessive alcohol use may be viewed as a "moral fitness" issue, though this perspective varies among individual judges. • DUI-related license restrictions can practically limit a parent's ability to fulfill their duties as a custodial parent. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/OMr2AkAJgAk Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-child-custody-lawyer/michigan-child-custody-divorces Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/child-custody/can-a-dui-cost-you-custody Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganCustody #DUIImpact #ChildSafety #MichiganFamilyLaw #LegalAdviceMI #ParentalRights #CustodyLawyer