Expert: Ivan Goldberg, M.D. - 11/7/2011

Question
I am involved in an ugly divorce and custody battle with my soon to be ex. He was diagnosed as being bipolar six years ago. He hasn't taken his Made in years because of the cost and he also takes steroids. He refuses to admit to the bipolar diagnosis. His arty is claiming to prove he was never diagnosed and has never been on the Made for it.  He was prescribed lithium for a couple years. It didn't seem to help Cruz he content to use steroids. Will the court ordered psych evaluate through family solutions be able to detect it? He is also very manipulative. He also has paid an expert to testify that he is not bipolar. His family has a lot of money and power. How can I protect my child and prove he is bipolar?

Answer
Hi Kassie . . .

If the person examining your husband is clinically sophisticated she may be able to pick up on the bipolarity. If she si not your husband may fool her.

If you can get old pharmacy records showing that lithium was prescribed for him. Or somehow get his old doctors to write the court, that would help you case a lot. Hopefully, your lawyer can come up with strategies that might help you win.

Best regards . . .

Ivan
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