It's hard.
Texas does have some 'laws of its own'
and getting the separation legalized would be the route I'd choose
were it me.
If for nothing else than to avoid future legal responsibility
because next time
she may well hurt someone.
Your friend in the State AJ's office
will be able to get you where you need to be.
I am a recovering alcoholic
so I can say this with a bit of licence...
but nothing is more contrite and sincere
dedicated and devoted
than an alcoholic with a court date hanging over their head.
That's why I think you're doing the right thing
to protect your child, your property and assets
because it almost never ends here.
Don't take that to say
yours might be one of those few
that does end and all becomes well again...
that's just unfortunately against the law of averages.
It's just that to get back 'in'... well,
that's a privilige that has to be earned
and that can only happen over time.
What are you doing for yourself
to keep the balance for you?