Originally Posted by
CoParentToA 
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But I have to say, as a parent of young children whom I seriously CANNOT protect, it's pretty hard to be in a position where the ONLY thing you can do if you're worried they are in danger is file an order with the court , which takes months and thousands of dollars and is only temporary because a charming alcoholic can convince a judge that he's really serious about his recovery this time.
I'm unsure of how talking to his sponsor will change anything as far as needing to file with the court if he starts drinking again. The sponsor can't grant you any legal 'orders'..you'd still have to file with the courts.