How Does Mental Health Impact the Trajectory of a Divorce?

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We sit down with Family Law Attorney, Kimberly Brown, to discuss
the role that mental health plays in the experience and
trajectory of a divorce case, and what changes can be made within
the legal system to help support individuals with chronic mental
illnesses who are navigating difficult family law matters.


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How mental health impacts divorce cases with a family law
attorney.


Kimberly Brown highlights the importance of mental health in
divorce cases.

Brown highlights the grief and mental health impact of
divorce, stressing it's distinct from other life events.



Understanding clients with mental health issues during
divorce.


Kimberly Brown describes a case where a client's trauma was
exacerbated by the divorce process.

Brown emphasizes the importance of understanding and
believing clients, especially during difficult times.

Clients with mental health issues may act out or be
unresponsive during divorce proceedings, making it challenging
for lawyers to represent them effectively.

Lawyers must be aware of these behaviors and direct clients
to appropriate resources to ensure their well-being and ability
to make informed decisions during the divorce process.



Mental health challenges in family law cases.


Kimberly Brown: Clients with mental health issues may
struggle with objectivity in family law cases.

Attorneys must work with clients to understand their
interests and advocate for them in court.

Kimberly Brown highlights the misuse of mental health
diagnoses in court cases, emphasizing the importance of accuracy
and diagnosis from a licensed professional.

Brown notes that courts often do not take mental health
issues into account when making decisions, and instead focus on
the individual's fitness as a parent or spouse.



Mental health evaluations in custody cases.


Examining mental health impact on parenting abilities in
custody cases.

Attorney Kimberly Brown discusses the potential for
psychological testing in divorce cases.

Attorney prepares client for courtroom experience, managing
emotions to present case effectively.



Mental health and its impact on family law cases.


Kimberly Brown highlights client's mental health issues and
how they've addressed them in court.

Kimberly Brown validates clients' fears about losing custody
due to mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of
educating judges about these issues.

Brown prepares clients by gathering information from
therapists or psychologists to present to the judge, highlighting
their mental health issues and how they impact parenting.

Kimberly Brown and Steve Altishin discuss the challenges of
family law and provide legal advice.