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Originally Posted By Britt

I am by far no expert on this, but I think it is better to be honest about these things upfront than to deal with it if it pops up during your homestudy. If you have sought help and have things under control, than I don't think it will be a big issue. Your homestudy will address each problem and explain what your course of action was in dealing with it. I also would talk to different agencies about doing a homestudy, be upfront about the situation and see if it will be a problem for them. Some agencies might tell you no, but there will be some agencies that will accept your situation. Don't get discouraged, you just may have to shop around for a homestudy agency to do your homestudy. Just tell them the situation upfront, prior to any payment and make sure it will not be a problem for their social worker. Some agencies has stricted rules than others. I don't think it will be a big deal in Ukraine as long as you have dealt with these issues. You were the victim in the situation and it isn't fair if you are punished for the actions of others. Best wishes to you and don't give up!