Am I to understand that your child is of high school age? Then if that is the case, he's old enough to express to the courts where he wants to stay. The courts will take into account his opinion in the matter.
I hope you don't see this as a flame. I just wanted to respond as someone who's BTDT and make it through ok.
I don't see this as a flame at all. Yes, our son is in high school
How did you prove alcoholism to the court??