Military Law,
Family
Apr. 6, 2023
Child custody issues when a parent is a military veteran with PTSD
A change to the California Family Code that requires attention be given to mental illnesses doesn't go into effect until January, but it's appropriate to become familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder and how it may impact decisions relating to child custody now.
4th Appellate District, Division 3
Eileen C. Moore
Associate Justice
California Courts of Appeal
The Family Code now requires much more attention be given to mental illnesses, especially those suffered by military veterans. Family Code §§ 211.5; 3040 (d). Thus, it is an appropriate time to become familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder and how it may impact decisions relating to child custody.
Scholar/author/attorney Evan R. Seamone's article on child custody cases involving combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder pro...
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