If you are terminally ill and you are going through a divorce, there are complications that you may face that those who are not ill may not face. Here are some of those issues: Child Custody Issues Child custody is one of the most contentious issues couples face when divorcing. Unfortunately, being ill can complicate your child custody endeavors. It is not that the court will automatically deny you custody if you are ill; it is just that some of the complications associated with illnesses may make you an unsuitable custodial parent in the eyes of the law.