How to Divorce a Bipolar Person
Seeking to divorce a person with bipolar disorder may seem fairly simple since every divorce procedure is essentially a contested or uncontested legal matter. When your spouse has bipolar disorder, though, getting divorced may become frustrating due to the inability or refusal of your spouse to play fair or remain stable. Learning how to deal with their mood swings will help facilitate the divorce.
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Instructions
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Relocate to a safe place or speak to the person with witnesses present. Attempting to speak with a bipolar person about divorce-- even if it was previously agreed upon--may cause an emotional episode.
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Contact an attorney who specializes in family law. Looking online for an attorney may be convenient, but in this situation it's better to evaluate potential attorneys and their history of resolving cases with integrity through friends, family members or even other attorneys. Locating an attorney who has a spouse with the disease may be your best bet.
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File your divorce petition through your superior court with the help of your attorney. Though you can file for divorce without an attorney, it is not advisable in this case. The judge may side completely with your spouse simply because he has a mental illness and may not be able to represent himself properly.
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Tips & Warnings
A person with bipolar disorder may inadvertently cause delays due to manic episodes, days of severe depression and the inability to testify in court. These delays can cost hundreds of dollars, so seek out an attorney who understands the illness and will make suitable financial arrangements.
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