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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.