Substance abuse affects many people in the United States. Substance abuse essentially refers to an addiction to substances such as alcohol and illegal and prescription drugs. Substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in a happy family, often taking a happy marital relationship to the point of divorce.
Missouri is a no-fault state. A spouse may divorce without his or her spouse having committed any fault. You must prove that your marriage is “irretrievably broken” to petition for a divorce. However, providing evidence of substance abuse even in a no-fault divorce can affect factors such as child custody.
Substance abuse can severely affect several divorce factors, including the divorce filing strategy.
Substance abuse and addiction will typically always give a sober spouse an upper hand during negotiations for settlement. It is always advised to seek legal assistance from a St. Louis divorce attorney if facing a spouse with a substance abuse issue.
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