I am divorcing my husband because he has a severe drinking problem. How do I get custody of the children?

The best thing you can do in this situation is be as detailed as possible. You should keep records of yourself being the nurturing and caring parent. Also, you should document your husband’s behavior, and be ready to testify about it in court.

Pictures and other witnesses can be helpful for your claim as well because they serve as proof that giving you custody will be in the best interest of the children. The first thing you should do in this situation is to contact a lawyer and get your paperwork started, that way the case can get through the system as quickly as possible. Since divorce laws vary from state to state, a lawyer will also be able to counsel you on how to handle your divorce proceedings and child custody case. You can view our resource center on Divorce Laws listed by State.