Mental Health linked to Family Law issues

Mental health linked to Family Law issues can have significant implications in Family Law proceedings. These can affect parental capacity, decision making and upset the overall family dynamics.

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Poor mental heath can not only affect parents, but children within these proceedings can also become particularly vulnerable. They potentially witness conflict and disputes, increasing their anxiety and uncertainty about their living arrangements, experiencing feelings of loneliness and sadness.

‍How can mental health issues impact family law proceedings?

Situations may arise where the Court might order a mental capacity assessment by a qualified professional, to understand if an individual is able to make child focussed choices, which reflect their best interest. Also to establish whether there are any elements of danger towards the children/child if the Court’s were not to intervene.

There is also the affects the legal process takes on one’s mental health. Family law issues such as child arrangements disputes, domestic abuse situations, divorce and separation, these are all inherently stressful situations which dissolve a family unit and can lead to huge emotional turmoil. If someone is struggling with mental health concerns, the gruelling nature of this process can exacerbate mental health conditions even more.

As family law experts, we cannot always provide you with the help you need, as our job is guiding you through your legal path, however we are able to signpost you to services which may help. If you are going through family law proceedings, and feel like you are struggling, it is so important to make sure you seek the help you need.

If you need some assistance with regards to your family law matter, we can help. Find an office nearest to you 📍Family Law Group Offices

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