Bipolar disorder impacts more than the person diagnosed with this mental illness. It can impact their family, including their children. The good news is that it's a manageable disorder, and people—parents—with bipolar disorder can lead normal lives. But what if you're bipolar and facing a child custody battle? Will your illness lessen your chances of winning?
No Parent Is Perfect
First, get this thought firmly engrained in your mind: No parent is perfect!
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According to the American Psychological Association, most juveniles fail to exercise their constitutional rights when being questioned by police officers. Unfortunately, failure to exercise these rights may lead the minors into more trouble. As a parent, you ought to acquaint yourself with the laws governing the interaction between minors and the police. Here are three essential things to note regarding this interaction:
Police Can Question Minors, But…
First, you should know that it is perfectly legal for the police to approach and question your minor children in your absence.
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Turning 18 can be a fun and exciting time in someone's life. You can start to be more independent and purchase things in your own name. If you have recently tried to get a credit card to start building your credit and were denied because the credit card company claimed you already had a bad credit history, it is important to start doing some research right away. The following guide walks you through a few things to do if you find out that you have bad credit, even though you have never opened any lines of credit before.
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When it comes to getting full custody of your child in a legal battle, you will need to be prepared in advance in order to achieve the best results. If you're going through a divorce, it's possible that you may be dealing with this dilemma. This can be a challenging time for you, and it's important to know specific tips that can aid in being able to achieve this important task.
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Possession of drugs is a serious charge that can be levied against you. Luckily, most criminal defense attorneys have a litany of defenses that they can employ that might correspond to your current situation. Although, in the latter, drug possession charges differ from state to state, they are all basically the same and most of the defenses here will apply to the state in which you were charged.
Non-Possession
One of the most common defenses that a criminal defense attorney will employ is the fact that you did not possess the drugs to begin with.
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