Especially if it is a case of poor judgement vs alcoholism. If there is a chance this is going to be brought up in family court, I would suggest the original poster schedule a chemical dependency evaluation, and perhaps offer to the court to promise not to drink at all while with the children. Armed with a report from a CD counselor saying there is no addiction problems and agreeing to follow the reports recommendations would go a long way to deflating any claims that the person is a danger to the children.
