Q: What are the chances of my wife gaining custody of children in divorce with false claims? She is manic bipolar.
My wife has mental health issues, multiple attempted suicides, and been court ordered to stay at mental health facilities. She is diagnosed with manic bipolar. She is now making claims to me that she is going to say I have raped people and that I abused her physically and mentally. I have video of her actually doing both of these things though. I have a clean record. Nothing but a speeding ticket. What are the chances they will believe what she is saying?
A: Nobody can guarantee an outcome one way or another if the court is forced to make a decision regarding your children. However, If you can back up your claim with hard evidence the likelihood of a court awarding sole custody to a person with mental health issues is unlikely. In these situations it is usually best to seek the help of a family law attorney.
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