Keeping Kids Safe in Family Court: A Judge's Perspective on Soberlink Alcohol Monitoring
Hon. Margo Lewis Hoy (Ret.), a Mediator, Private Judge (JPT/PCTJ), Arbitrator, and Parenting Plan Coordinator, shares her perspective on the role alcohol monitoring can play in family court cases involving children. Drawing on her extensive experience on the bench, Judge Hoy explains why reliable tools like Soberlink help reduce conflict, support safer co-parenting, and provide courts with the accountability needed to protect children’s best interests.
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Case Study
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 SOBERLINK“Court-Admissible” vs. Evidence Judges Actually Trust in Family Court
When child safety is an issue, courts look beyond whether evidence can be admitted. Judges evaluate reliability, verification, and safeguards. Using alcohol monitoring as a case study, this article explains why self-reported records are often discounted and what makes evidence credible in custody litigation -
Guide
Monday, January 26, 2026 SOBERLINKHearsay vs. Admissible Evidence: Handling Alcohol Misuse Allegations in Custody Cases
Allegations of alcohol misuse raise immediate child-safety concerns in custody cases, yet the use of alcohol monitoring often intersects with questions of hearsay and admissibility. This guide provides practical guidance to help family law professionals assess monitoring tools and recommend appropriate solutions to clients. -
Guide
Monday, November 24, 2025 SOBERLINK“Don’t Lose Your Objectivity”: A Private Judge on Handling Emotion in Custody Cases
The article explains how private judges help parents stay objective in emotional custody disputes, using tools like Soberlink to provide clear, verifiable information that keeps conflict low and supports fair, child-focused decisions.
About SOBERLINK
Soberlink creates a safer co-parenting environment by addressing alcohol abuse in real-time. Soberlink began helping people with alcohol dependency in 2011. Now, it is the #1 remote alcohol monitoring system used in child custody cases. Professionals and clients have access to a variety of in-house services and a dedicated Family Law department.
